Lighting Panel Operator (LPO)

NATS; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air navigation service provider in the UK is seeking a Lighting Operator based at Heathrow Tower. This role supports air traffic control operations by managing runway and taxiway lighting while ensuring the safety and efficiency of airfield movements. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong manual dexterity and interpersonal skills. This mobile grade position may involve transfers across the UK, and applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Candidates must show manual dexterity and ability to acquire knowledge quickly.
• Interpersonal skills are needed for coordination and customer interaction.
• Experience relevant to the duties is required after appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Operate the AGL panel in coordination with Ground Movement Controller.
• Select brilliance levels of runway and taxiway lighting.
• Identify and report faults in the lighting system.
• Train new Lighting Operators.
• Liaise with external agencies like airport staff and customers.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Salary: £60,878.15 - £73,614.50

Closing Date: 29th January

NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe.

Based at Heathrow Tower, this is a watch keeping position reporting to the ATC Deputy Watch Manager.

Lighting Operators provide vital support to the Ground Movement Control position in the VCR and have extensive, detailed knowledge of the airfield. Furthermore, the post holder is required to support the ATC Watch Manager in the provision of an efficient and customer orientated Air Traffic Control Service.

Role & Responsibilities

• Operation of the AGL panel in co-ordination with the Ground Movement Controller.
• Selection of brilliance levels of runway, approach and taxiway lighting as directed by the Air Controller(s)/Supervisor.
• Identification and reporting of faults in the lighting system.
• Training of new Lighting Operators.
• Other duties in support of the Heathrow operation, as directed by the ATC Watch Manager or VCR supervisor.
• Liaising with external agencies such as Heathrow Airport Ltd staff and airline customers.
• Other tasks appropriate to the ATSA 4 grade as directed by Unit Management.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Suitable candidates must show a high level of manual dexterity and the ability to rapidly acquire an in-depth knowledge of Heathrow procedures and produce high quality outputs, under pressure.
• The interpersonal skills required to work with other staff, liaise with customers and operate effectively in a complex and demanding role in support of the GMC.
• Applications are invited from staff who consider themselves suitably qualified and experienced enough to undertake the duties identified following appropriate training.
• This post is a mobile grade and as such, the post holder will be liable for transfer to any part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the course of their employment.

Additional vacancy information

If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.