About This Role
This air traffic controller role is an essential part of maintaining the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic at London Southend Airport. The successful candidate will ensure aircraft are safe in the airspace, on the ground, and within manoeuvring areas, all while adhering to regulatory standards.
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
- Be responsible for the selection of airfield lighting in accordance with CAP168
- Fully embody the Airports 'One Team' culture and undertake other activities to support the needs of the business as required
- Work any shift during operating hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays, as the Airport operates 24/7
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 (if you do not already hold a current CAA Medical Certificate)
Nice to have:
- UK CAA Approach Surveillance Rating and Endorsement
- UK CAA Approach Procedural Rating and Endorsement
- OJTI/EXM Endorsements
- Meteorological Observers Certificate
Benefits
- Apprenticeships: opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master's Degree Level) whilst at work, fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines
- Medicash: London Southend Airport funds cover for all airport colleagues, giving access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and a bespoke healthcare cash plan to claim back everyday health expenses
- Discounted BUPA dental plan
- Access to a Wellbeing app containing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service
- Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance with all health and legal related issues
- 'My Gym Discounts' giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK
- Mental Health First Aiders working fulltime at London Southend Airport to provide colleagues with support
- Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39% RRP on bikes and accessories
- Costco Membership scheme
- World Duty Free Discount
- Arriva buses discounts
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