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. We provide both Radar and Tower services on site within controlled airspace. Air Traffic Controllers ensure aircraft are always 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 while providing an alerting service to airfield and external agencies. Produce and publish meteorological reports in line with CAP782 and select airfield lighting per CAP168.
Embody the Airport’s ‘One Team’ culture and undertake other activities to support business needs. The airport operates 24/7, so expect shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the interview process.
Outstanding benefits support colleague wellbeing, including fully funded apprenticeships up to Master’s level. Medicash provides virtual GP and physio access plus healthcare cashback. Additional perks include discounted dental, wellbeing app, Employee Assistance Programme and gym discounts.
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 (preferred)
- UK CAA Approach Procedural Rating and Endorsement (preferred)
- OJTI/EXM Endorsements (preferred)
- Meteorological Observers Certificate (preferred)
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 business needs
- Work any shift during 24/7 operating hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays
Benefits
- Fully funded apprenticeships from level 3 to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) in various disciplines
- Medicash healthcare cover with virtual GP & Physio appointments, Skin Vision app and retail discounts
- Discounted BUPA dental plan
- Wellbeing app with mood tracker, live chat and telephone counselling
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and legal advice
- ‘My Gym Discounts’ up to 25% off at over 3,800 UK gyms
- Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on hand full-time
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