Air Traffic Controller | Area Control Surveillance

Airways New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airways New Zealand is seeking an Air Traffic Controller – Area Control Surveillance (OCR/RAN) Enroute North, based in Auckland. The role involves delivering safe area surveillance, flight information and alerting services to customers as part of a 24/7 roster.

You will join a collaborative team, operate across sectors, and contribute to process improvements and operational excellence. The position requires an Area Control Surveillance Rating and a current Class 3 Medical, with flexibility to

Qualifications

• ATC qualifications and ratings are required.
• Experience in Area Control Surveillance is essential.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient Area Surveillance control, flight information and alerting services.
• Operate rostered duties across OCR/RAN sectors, including nights and weekends.
• Contribute to development of procedures, systems and work practices.

Skills

Air Traffic Control

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Airways

Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About Airways

Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do.

About The Team

The Area Enroute North team sits within our Air Traffic Services business and contributes to the safe, customer-focused, efficient and cost-effective delivery of Air Navigation Services throughout New Zealand’s Flight Information Region. Based in Auckland, the team works collaboratively across Area Control Surveillance (OCR/RAN) Enroute North operations, alongside other controllers, technical teams and aviation stakeholders to support the safe and efficient movement of air traffic. The Area operation runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

About The Role

We are looking for an Air Traffic Controller – Area Control Surveillance (OCR/RAN) Enroute North to join our Auckland-based team and provide safe and efficient Area Surveillance control, flight information and alerting services to our customers. Working as an Enroute Area Surveillance Controller, you will undertake rostered operational duties across the RAN and OCR sectors and operate in accordance with Airways' air traffic services requirements and regional operating procedures. Beyond your operational controlling duties, you will contribute to the ongoing development of procedures, systems and work practices, identify and communicate operational or system issues, and support the continued development of the wider team. This is a 24/7 rostered position, with shifts starting at various times of the day and including nights and weekends. For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the position description attached to the advert on our careers site.

About You

You will be an experienced Air Traffic Controller who places safety at the centre of your decision-making and is comfortable operating in a dynamic and complex traffic environment. You will communicate clearly, work effectively with others and take ownership of your decisions. You will bring a collaborative approach to the team and be motivated to contribute not only operationally, but also to the ongoing improvement of the way we work.

Additionally, You Will Have

• An Area Control Surveillance Rating
• A current Class 3 Medical that permits you to operate on the Area Enroute Surveillance sector
• The flexibility and capability to manage the diversity of traffic within Area Enroute airspace
• A willingness to positively contribute and add value to the wider team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
• A high level of accountability, sound judgement and commitment to safe operational outcomes.

An Area Control Procedural Rating would be advantageous. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and general computing skills would also be beneficial.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and encourage applications from diverse candidates. We are proud to hold both Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations.