Air Traffic Controller

London Southend Airport; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport in the UK is seeking an Air Traffic Controller to ensure the safe and efficient flow of aircraft within its airspace. Responsibilities include organizing air traffic operations, providing alert services, and producing meteorological reports. Required qualifications include a valid Air Traffic Controller Licence and Aerodrome Control Rating. The role demands flexibility for scheduling, including shifts during weekends and holidays. Benefits include apprenticeships, healthcare support, and gym discounts.

Benefits

Apprenticeships

Medicash healthcare coverage

Discounted BUPA dental plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Air Traffic Controller Licence issued by the UK CAA.
• Hold UK CAA Aerodrome Control Rating and Endorsement.
• Able to meet the CAA Medical Standard.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control air traffic arriving and departing.
• Control aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area.
• Provide alerting service to airfield and external agencies.

Skills

Air Traffic Controller Licence

Aerodrome Control Rating

CAA Medical Standard

Job description

Our Air Traffic Services team play an essential part in maintaining the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic at our airport. London Southend Airport is one of the only London Airports within the controlled airspace that provides both Radar and Tower services on site. As an Air Traffic Controller at LSA you will make sure that aircrafts are always safe in our airspace, on the ground and within the manoeuvring areas. All while working in line with regulatory standards.

We bet you’re thinking “so what is it I will actually be doing day to day?” well….

• I will organise and control air traffic arriving, departing, and flying in the vicinity of London Southend Airport
• I will control both aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area.
• I will be responsible for providing an alerting service to airfield and external agencies.
• I will produce and publish meteorological reports in line with CAP782.
• I will be responsible for the selection of airfield lighting in accordance with CAP168.
• I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
• I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 so I may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, this will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Sounds good so far? You’re probably wondering “What skills and experience do I need for this role?”

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Air Traffic Controller Licence issued by the UK CAA.
• Hold UK CAA Aerodrome Control Rating and Endorsement
• Able to meet the CAA Medical Standard (if you don’t already hold a current CAA Medical Certificate).

Although the following are not essential, we would love it if you also:

• Have UK CAA Approach Surveillance Rating and Endorsement
• Have UK CAA Approach Procedural Rating and Endorsement
• Have OJTI/EXM Endorsements
• Have Meteorological Observers Certificate

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all while being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues. Giving colleagues access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Discounted BUPA dental plan
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal related issues.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Mental Health First Aiders - We are extremely proud to have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working fulltime at London Southend Airport who are on hand to provide colleagues with support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39%RRP on bikes and accessories
• Costco Membership scheme.
• World Duty Free Discount.
• Arriva buses discounts.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can’t wait to hear from you!