Lead Air Traffic Controller - Remote Operations

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Equipment provided

Professional development

National safety impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Air Traffic Controller to oversee remote operational teams, directing safety-focused air traffic control from a distributed command center.

You will train, mentor, and evaluate staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across remote operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Air Traffic Controller license with relevant ratings.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in air traffic control, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven experience with remote air traffic management systems and advanced surveillance technologies.
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in communication systems and protocols used in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of remote air traffic controllers, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
• Develop and implement advanced air traffic control strategies and procedures for remote operations.
• Monitor real-time air traffic, providing guidance and instructions to pilots to ensure safe separation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to the control team.
• Train and mentor new air traffic controllers on remote operational protocols and technologies.
• Liaise with aviation authorities and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Team management

Education

Air Traffic Controller license

Tools

Remote ATC systems

Surveillance technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Air Traffic Controller to oversee and manage remote operational teams. This pivotal role will involve leading a team of controllers responsible for managing airspace safely and efficiently from a distributed command center. As a fully remote position, you will leverage advanced communication and surveillance technologies to ensure the smooth flow of air traffic. You will be responsible for training, mentoring, and performance management of the remote control team, ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards and operational procedures. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of air traffic management in a flexible, remote-first environment, driving operational excellence and safety across the skies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of remote air traffic controllers , ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
• Develop and implement advanced air traffic control strategies and procedures for remote operations.
• Monitor real-time air traffic, providing guidance and instructions to pilots to ensure safe separation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to the control team.
• Train and mentor new air traffic controllers on remote operational protocols and technologies.
• Liaise with aviation authorities and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational integrity.

Requirements

• Valid Air Traffic Controller license with relevant ratings.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in air traffic control, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven experience with remote air traffic management systems and advanced surveillance technologies.
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in communication systems and protocols used in aviation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work allowance and equipment provision.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced training.
• A leadership role in a forward-thinking aviation organization shaping remote operations.
• Significant impact on aviation safety and efficiency on a national scale.