Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Instructor (Independent Contractor)

Airways New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Airways International Ltd is seeking independent contractor Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Instructors for Christchurch campus, with training to be delivered during 2027. You will develop and deliver domestic and international ATC ab initio courses in line with ICAO, CAA, Airways and NZQA frameworks.

We value applicants with ICAO/EASA level 6 English proficiency, ATC instructor rating, and experience delivering on-the-job training in an ATC environment.

Qualifications

• ATC instructor and/or assessor rating with ICAO/EASA level 6 English proficiency.
• Hold ratings in Approach Control Procedural (non-radar) and/or Approach Control Surveillance training.
• Proven experience providing on-the-job training in an ATC operational environment.
• Knowledge of and exposure to delivery of instructional material.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ATC and specialist technical training, classroom-based and virtual.
• Develop, prepare and deliver domestic and international ATC ab initio training courses and other Air Traffic Services courses.
• Prepare and conduct transparent and fair assessments on student progress.
• Support the design of curricula, syllabi and courseware, including feedback to improve teaching methods and outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure quality training outcomes and timelines.

Skills

ATC instructor rating

ICAO/EASA English proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in education/aviation/management

Certificate or diploma in adult teaching

Tools

Approach Control Procedural (non-radar) training

Approach Control Surveillance training

Job description

Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Instructor (Independent Contractor)

About Airways International Ltd:
Airways InternationalLtd (AIL) is the commercial arm of Airways New Zealand – providing air trafficservices training, simulation & selection solutions, aeronauticalinformation management, flight procedures and aviation consultancy services tothe global aviation industry. As pioneers and market leaders, we partner withsome of the best in the industry to develop and deliver world-leading productsand services.

About the Team:
Airways Training is aregistered Private Training Provider (PTE), and NZQA accredited trainingacademy that provides world class aviation training to ANSPs world-wide,including New Zealand.

Our highly skilled andexperienced instructors, cutting-edge training and simulation technologies,are recognised internationally. Training services include ab initio training,professional develop training to existing Air Traffic Controllers, AviationEnglish training, and consultancy services.

About the Role:
We have variousopportunities for independent contractors to support AirwaysInternational Limited (AIL) as Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Instructors, based atour Christchurch campus and with training to be delivered during 2027.

Reporting to the Manager(ATS) Training, you’ll be tasked with developing, preparing and deliveringdomestic and international ATC ab initio training courses and other Air TrafficServices courses in accordance with ICAO, CAA, Airways and NZQA frameworks.

In particular we arekeen on instructors who can deliver Approach Control Procedural (non-radar) andApproach Control Surveillance Training.

This will require youto be proficient in skill deficiency diagnosis and skill enhancement in linewith the Training Centre’s train for success phyllophyte.

Key tasks andresponsibilities:

• Ensuring quality trainingoutcomes with measurable, demonstrable effectiveness that meet and exceedcustomer expectation
• Delivering ATC and specialisttechnical training, classroom based and virtual
• Preparing and conductingtransparent & fair assessments/reports on student progress
• Supporting the design of curricula,syllabi and courseware, including undertaking feedback to improve teachingmethods and outcomes
• Ad hoc tasks as arise to ensurea streamlined, efficient process.
  

For a full list oftasks and responsibilities, please refer to the attached position description.

About You:
Our preference is forATC Instructors who are eligible to work in New Zealand, due to work visaconstraints.

Due to the nature of the role, you’llhold a proactive and solution-oriented approach to identified challenges with thecultural awareness and sensitivity to effectively work with students of differingbackgrounds.

Additionally, you’ll hold:

• An ATC instructor and/or assessorrating, with ICAO/EASA level 6 English language proficiency
• Hold Ratings in ApproachControl Procedural (non-radar) and/or Approach Control Surveillance training
• Proven experience providingon-the-job training in an ATC operational environment
• Knowledge of and exposure tothe delivery of instructional material
• Ability to effectively utilisethe MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint aswell as other PC technologies
• Meticulousness in checkingprocesses and outputs for accuracy and completeness
• Excellent stakeholderengagement skills with the ability to work constructively with variousstakeholders, including staff, managers, and students
• Strong time management skills andthe ability to work autonomously towards meeting objectives and deadlines
• Focus on continuous developmentwith forward-thing mindset and a self-starting approach
• Culturally sensitive, being considerateand confident when dealing with others
• The ability to work in adynamic team and business environment, collaborate with people, show resilienceand agility, take ownership, and focus on delivering successful outcomes.
  

Beneficial:

• Tertiary qualification in an education and aviationor management domain
• Certificate or diploma in adult teaching
• Course delivery to adult foreign language students.
  

Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand tobe considered.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergopre-employment background checks including but not limited to references, drugand alcohol screening and criminal conviction.

Applicationclosing date is Sunday, 16 November 2026.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of whatwe do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitableand inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their wholeself to work. We currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity)and are working towards Gender Tick. We make ourrecruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and thereforeencourage applications from diverse candidates.