Air Traffic Engineer (ATSEP)

London Southend Airport; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships funding

Medicash cover

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Costco Membership

World Duty Free discount

Arriva bus discounts

Job summary

London Southend Airport seeks an experienced Air Traffic Engineer to oversee maintenance of the airport's air traffic management systems. You will ensure smooth daily operations and coordinate with teams to safeguard service reliability.

The role requires knowledge of UK standards, 24/7 shift availability, and strong teamwork to support the Airport’s One Team culture and ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in Air Traffic Engineering roles.
• Proven knowledge of ATS/CNS equipment maintenance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain planned and reactive ATS/CNS equipment and ensure serviceability.

Skills

Air Traffic Engineering

UK PTC group ratings (ILS, DME, NDB,PS

PTC Equipment Ratings level 2

Radar Displays

R/T Communications

Level 3 in comms/elec engineering

Education

Level 3 in communications/electronic engineering or equivalent

Tools

Radar/ATC equipment

Job description

About London Southend Airport

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA.

As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before – we’re talking Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services and so much more. There really isn’t a better time to join team SENsational.

About The Role

As an Air Traffic Engineer at London Southend Airport, I am responsible for all planned and reactive maintenance of the airport’s air traffic management systems. My goal is to ensure that the airport operates seamlessly each day.

Key Responsibilities

• I will be responsible for ensuring that all planned and reactive work on ATS/CNS equipment is completed
• I will be responsible for ensuring that all ATS/CNS equipment is serviced and maintained in accordance with (UK) EU373/CAP670
• I will be responsible for updating the Asset Management System
• I will support schedule and reactive maintenance on other systems that support the operation
• I will be responsible for ensuring all records are maintained and kept up to date
• I will take full ownership of operational issues when they occur, ensuring they are actioned appropriately and handled in a timely and safe manner
• 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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required

• I have previous experience working in Air Traffic Engineering
• I hold or have previously held a UK PTC group ratings for the following: ILS, DME, NDB, PSR, SSR, Radar Displays, RT Comms Air/Ground, RT Comms Ground/Ground, Recorder Systems R/T, Recorders Systems, IRVR, CCTV, General Data Processing
• I hold or have previously held a PTC Equipment Ratings at level 2 for the of the following equipment:
• Leonardo ATCR-33SE Radar, Chelton (Cobham) RDS1600, Normarc 7000 ILS, Fernau 2020 DME, Nautel NDB VR125, Frequentis 3020 VCCS, Frequentis RESQ (Emg VCCS), Jotron VHF Tx Rx, UHF Tx/Rx, Ricochet Recorder, Telvent IRVR
• I hold a level 3 in communication/electronic engineering or comparable/allied discipline.

Although not essential, we would love it if you held:

• Aeronautical Ground Lighting Technician
• Aeronautical Ground Lighting Authorised Person
• Tower Climbing/Rescue
• On job training Instructor
• Technical Skills Assessor

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 whilst 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.
• 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.

Pay Range

60,000 - 70,000 GBP per year (London Southend Airport)