Search & Rescue Controller

Saudi Air Navigation Services; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air navigation is seeking a professional to manage ATM Search and Rescue services. The role involves ensuring operational readiness, coordinating distress responses, and complying with SAR regulations. Candidates should have a degree in IT or related fields and demonstrated communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain readiness and monitor the SAMCC system for distress signals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders during aviation incidents.
• Oversee ATM Search and Rescue services and daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Monitoring

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or MIS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To be responsible for the performance of the ATM Search and Rescue services and the SAMCC day-to-day activities to ensure effective and efficient provision of coordination and notification of the search and rescue alerting services in the event of SAR accident and within a set KPIs, agreed budget, and adopted policies and procedures.

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Search and Rescue Center Management

• Maintain a continuous state of readiness and monitor the SAMCC system for distress alert signals.
• Monitor all ARCC/SAMCC equipment and communication methods to ensure normal operation.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders during aviation incidents or accidents, ensuring timely notification and updates.
• Notify the SAR Center Leader of distress alerts, system malfunctions, or SAR exercises.
• Inform ATS units and other relevant agencies within KSA of distress alerts and coordinate search and rescue activities following established procedures.
• Assist in planning search and rescue operations for aviation incidents, defining search areas and roles of SAR assets.
• Ensure compliance with SAR agreements between GACA and international or local entities.
• Report occurrences and accidents related to security to the Aviation Security Sector at GACA.
• Oversee the performance of ATM Search and Rescue services and daily activities of SAMCC/ARCC.
• Implement backup procedures when primary systems are unavailable.
• Follow procedures for ELT-DT beacon activation and GADSS management according to ICAO and COSPAS-SARSAT standards.
• Record significant events and irregularities in the SAR logbook.
• Validate orbital/SARP data daily and support neighboring Mission Control Centers during exercises or missions.
• Manage registration of 406 MHz Emergency Beacons in national and COSPAS-SARSAT databases.
• Adhere to all SAR regulations, guidelines, and protocols, including IAMSAR.
• Review SAR documentation for quality and completeness.
• Follow procedures for system reconfiguration and satellite tracking adjustments.
• Conduct monthly weather forecast tests and report findings.

Exercises & Drills

• Coordinate with stakeholders for NOTAM and METAR reports during exercises and clearly communicate activity timings.

Coordination Activities

• Coordinate distress alert activities with other ANSPs, RCCs, MCCs, and relevant agencies within Jeddah FIR and globally.

Communication

• Report equipment outages to MED and SAR Center, conduct communication tests, and participate in SAR operational meetings.

Policies, Processes, and Procedures

• Ensure daily activities comply with policies and procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or MIS.
• Proficiency in English and computer applications, including MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.