Air Traffic Controller

Chimes Aviation Academy; Neemuch; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes Aviation Academy in Neemuch, India, is seeking an Air Traffic Controller to manage training flight movements and radio communications for cadet pilots at our training airfields. You will ensure safe and orderly operations, coordinating between airbases and aviation teams to support flight safety and training progression.

The role requires strong ATC background, radio proficiency, and the ability to work flexible hours to match cadet schedules, with emphasis on safety and precise

Qualifications

• ATC experience in tower/radio operations or training environments.
• Understanding of aviation radio procedures and airspace management.
• Knowledge of basic navigation principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, direct, and control aircraft movements during training flights.
• Provide timely radio communications to student and instructor pilots.
• Coordinate operations between Dhana and Neemuch airbases.
• Maintain ATC logs and flight movement records.
• Alert response teams and initiate emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with Flight Operations, Ground Operations, and Safety teams.
• Contribute to operational reviews and safety audits.

Skills

ATC experience

Radio procedures

Airspace management

Situational awareness

Tools

Flight monitoring tools

Job description

Job Summary

As an Air Traffic Controller at CAA, you will play a critical safety and operations role in managing flight movements and radio communications for training aircraft at our uncontrollable airfields. You will ensure safe, efficient, and orderly operations of cadet training flights - essential for pilot training progression and overall flight safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, direct, and control aircraft movements during training flights within designated airspace and airfield ground operations.
• Provide timely and accurate radio communication to student and instructor pilots regarding runway activity, traffic advisories, weather conditions, and changes in flight plans.
• Coordinate flight operations between Dhana and Neemuch airbases, ensuring smooth transitions of airborne training aircraft.
• Maintain up-to-date ATC logs and flight movement records in accordance with DGCA and internal procedures.
• Alert response teams and initiate emergency procedures when required, adhering to established safety protocols.
• Collaborate closely with Flight Operations, Ground Operations, and Safety teams to optimize training schedules and airfield efficiency.
• Provide input to periodic operational reviews, safety audits, and training debriefs to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience: Significant ATC experience (preferably in tower/radio operations), ideally with training, aerodrome or civil aviation operations.
• Strong understanding of aviation radio procedures, airspace management, and basic navigation principles.

Requirements

• Excellent vocal clarity and communication skills with the ability to relay instructions precisely and calmly under pressure.
• Sound situational awareness, multitasking capability, and disciplined operational mindset.
• Comfortable with aviation radios, flight monitoring tools, and relevant ATC processes.
• Ability to work flexible hours aligning with flight training schedules, including early mornings and weekends where required.