Aviation ATSA Trainee: Learn ATC Safety & Flight Ops

Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension contributions matched up to 9%

On-site in Cambridge

Job summary

Marshall Group in Cambridge is seeking a Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant to join a small, highly motivated team at Cambridge City Airport. The role supports ATCOs to ensure safe and orderly aircraft movements and compliance with safety processes.

Training is provided under the ATSA program, with exposure to meteorology observations and aeronautical information for controllers and pilots, aiming to progress to unsupervised duties and meteorological qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• UK driving license and good colour perception are also a requirement.
• Prior experience in an air traffic environment (desirable).
• Prior experience of managing a small team (desirable).
• Security clearance required.
• GSAT approval required.
• Occasional business travel requirement.
• Physically able to access stairs (to access visual control room in ATC tower).
• Requirement to be risk/hazard analysis trained.
• Disability Confident Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ATCOs in a safe manner within the ATC function.
• Assist with compliance with the Aerodrome Safety Management System including Change Management where applicable.
• Encourage and uphold Safety Culture.
• Report occurrences or hazards to aviation safety.
• Follow the ATSA training plan and milestones before unsupervised duty.
• Prepare and disseminate meteorology observations and aeronautical information for controllers and pilots.
• Assist controllers to ensure safe, expeditious aircraft movements.
• Post-employment gain Meteorological Observers qualification.
• Share information on aircraft movements and flight plans with staff and external agencies.
• In an emergency, make 999 calls and follow Airport Emergency Plans.
• Operate the Air Traffic Services simulator.
• Perform other duties as requested by Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Driving licence

Colour perception

ATC experience (desirable)

Team leadership (desirable)

Security clearance

GSAT approval

Travel flexibility

Stair access

Risk analysis training

Disability Confident Scheme

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marshall Group in Cambridge is seeking a Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant to join a small, highly motivated team at Cambridge City Airport. The role supports ATCOs to ensure safe and orderly aircraft movements and compliance with safety processes.

Training is provided under the ATSA program, with exposure to meteorology observations and aeronautical information for controllers and pilots, aiming to progress to unsupervised duties and meteorological qualifications.