About this role
Our Air Traffic Services team plays an essential part in maintaining the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic at London Southend Airport. The airport provides both Radar and Tower services on site. Air Traffic Controllers ensure aircraft are safe in airspace, on the ground and within manoeuvring areas, in line with regulatory standards.
You will organise and control air traffic arriving, departing, and flying in the vicinity of the airport. Control both aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area. Provide an alerting service to airfield and external agencies.
Produce and publish meteorological reports in line with CAP782. Select airfield lighting in accordance with CAP168. Fully embody the Airport’s ‘One Team’ culture and support business needs.
Work in a 24/7 operation with shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays. Access apprenticeships from level 3 to 7, fully funded. Enjoy Medicash health cover and wellbeing support.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Air Traffic Controller Licence issued by the UK CAA
- Hold UK CAA Aerodrome Control Rating and Endorsement
- Able to meet the CAA Medical Standard (or hold a current CAA Medical Certificate)
- UK CAA Approach Surveillance Rating and Endorsement (desirable)
- UK CAA Approach Procedural Rating and Endorsement (desirable)
- OJTI/EXM Endorsements (desirable)
- Meteorological Observers Certificate (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Organise and control air traffic arriving, departing, and flying in the vicinity of London Southend Airport
- Control both aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring area
- Provide an alerting service to airfield and external agencies
- Produce and publish meteorological reports in line with CAP782
- Select airfield lighting in accordance with CAP168
- Fully embody the Airport’s ‘One Team’ culture and undertake other activities to support the business
- Work any shift during operating hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Benefits
- Apprenticeships from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level), fully funded in various disciplines
- Medicash funded cover with virtual GP & Physio appointments, Skin Vision app, retail discounts, and healthcare cash plan
- Discounted BUPA dental plan
- Access to Wellbeing app with mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential health and legal advice
- ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK
- Mental Health First Aiders on hand full-time
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