Air Traffic Engineer (ATSEP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded courses from level 3 to level 7

Medicash healthcare package

Wellbeing app access

'My Gym' discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Costco Membership scheme

World Duty Free Discount

Arriva bus discounts

Job summary

London Southend Airport Company Limited is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Engineer to maintain air traffic management systems. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring operational excellence across all shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Air Traffic Engineering and hold a Level 3 qualification in communication or electronic engineering. Benefits include fully funded apprenticeships, a comprehensive healthcare plan, and discounts on gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience in Air Traffic Engineering.
• Knowledge of various ATS/CNS equipment.
• Level 3 qualification in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain planned and reactive ATS/CNS equipment.
• Update the Asset Management System accurately.
• Ensure timely and safe resolution of operational issues.

Skills

Air Traffic Engineering experience

UK PTC group ratings

PTC Equipment Ratings at level 2

Level 3 qualification in communication/electronic engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification in communication/electronic engineering or allied discipline

Job description

Air Traffic Engineer (ATSEP)

Location: London Southend Airport Company Limited, Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom

About the role

As an Air Traffic Engineer at London Southend Airport, you will be responsible for all planned and reactive maintenance of the airport’s air traffic management systems, ensuring seamless daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all planned and reactive work on ATS/CNS equipment is completed on time.
• Maintain and service ATS/CNS equipment in accordance with (UK) EU373/CAP670.
• Update the Asset Management System with accurate records.
• Support the scheduling and reactive maintenance of other operational support systems.
• Maintain all records and keep them up to date.
• Take full ownership of operational issues when they arise, ensuring timely and safe resolution.
• Embed the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and support business needs through additional tasks as required.
• Work across all shifts during operating hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in Air Traffic Engineering.
• UK PTC group ratings for 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.
• PTC Equipment Ratings at level 2 for 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.
• Level 3 qualification in communication/electronic engineering or a comparable allied discipline.

Additional Qualifications (Optional)

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

Benefits

• Apprenticeships – fully funded courses from level 3 to level 7, including Master’s Degree Level, available across a wide range of disciplines.
• Medicash – cover for virtual GP & physiotherapy appointments, retail discounts, and a bespoke healthcare cash plan.
• Wellbeing app with mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance on health and legal issues.
• ‘My Gym’ discounts of up to 25% off memberships at over 3,800 gyms nationwide.
• Mental Health First Aiders available on site to provide support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – savings of up to 21‑39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• Costco Membership scheme.
• World Duty Free Discount.
• Arriva bus discounts.

Compensation

Pay range: 60,000 – 70,000 GBP per year (London Southend Airport)