Senior ATC Lead ADI APP Strategy & People

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay and allowance package

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is seeking a senior air traffic controller for the Kirkwall airport. The role leads a team of controllers, ensuring compliant air traffic services and contributing to airport strategy and projects.

Reporting to head office, it combines aerodrome and approach control in a 35-hour shift-based pattern with some weekend work. Applicants must hold a CAA ATC licence with an ADI or APP rating and be prepared to obtain any missing rating.

Qualifications

• CAA air traffic controller licence with ADI or APP rating.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unit endorsements and operational currency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage air traffic controllers at the airport.
• Assure the provision of air traffic services with the Air Traffic Services Manager.
• Hold and maintain combined ADI/APP operational position, unit endorsements and operational currency.
• Provide roster cover when required.
• Work shifts, including some weekends.
• Contribute to the airport team's strategic development plan and specific projects.
• Liaise with head office corporate functions on air traffic projects and activities for the Strategic Leadership Team and HIAL Board.
• Work within an interdepartmental team at the airport.
• Obtain the APP or ADI rating if not already held.

Skills

ADI/APP licence

Endorsements

Leadership

Job description

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is seeking a senior air traffic controller for the Kirkwall airport. The role leads a team of controllers, ensuring compliant air traffic services and contributing to airport strategy and projects.

Reporting to head office, it combines aerodrome and approach control in a 35-hour shift-based pattern with some weekend work. Applicants must hold a CAA ATC licence with an ADI or APP rating and be prepared to obtain any missing rating.