About This Role
Controlling air traffic within the UAE FIR safely and efficiently is the primary responsibility of this role. The Air Traffic Controller manages air traffic flow to prevent congestion, handles high workloads and emergencies, and communicates clearly with pilots and external agencies. The role also involves supporting development initiatives and maintaining high proficiency standards.
Responsibilities
- Control air traffic and manage air traffic flow within UAE FIR safely to avoid congestion
- Manage high workloads and stress, particularly dealing with emergencies and unusual circumstances
- Communicate instructions to pilots clearly to manage and control air traffic
- Co-ordinate with external agencies when required and in a timely manner
- Report failures, conditions, and procedures likely to constitute a risk to safety and/or regularity
- Report incidents and abnormal occurrences to the ATC Watch Supervisor
- Participate on an ad hoc basis in simulation exercises and development of procedures and airspace restructuring
- Participate on an ad hoc basis in configuration testing and commissioning of new or upgraded ATC systems
- Perform other duties related to ANS commensurate with position
- Complete competency examinations in both theoretical knowledge and practical performance at regular intervals as determined by the GCAA
- Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all relevant ICAO documents – in particular Annex 2, Annex 11, Doc 4444, Doc 7030, UAE AIP and Local ATS Instructions (LATSI) for the Emirates ACC
- Maintain a thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of Air Traffic Services in the UAE FIR
- Obtain, through pre-watch briefing, relevant information concerning internal and external conditions affecting traffic operating within UAE FIR
- Perform on the job training of trainee ATCOs and ATC Cadets when suitably qualified
- Complete progress reports on trainee ATCOs and discuss the contents with the trainees and management
- Ensure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet GCAA requirements and quality standards
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls
- Perform additional tasks relevant to the role / area of expertise as requested by the management
Requirements
- Valid Area and/or Approach Radar Control License issued by an ICAO state or recognized organization and accepted by the GCAA in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations
- Valid ATC medical certificate
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above
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