Air Traffic Controller - Dubai

About This Role

This air traffic controller role in Dubai involves managing and controlling air traffic services to ensure a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic for all aircraft within assigned areas of responsibility. The position requires effective communication, the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. The role is based at Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), working with Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS).

Responsibilities

• Manage air traffic flow and provide operators with slot allocation information as required, to avoid congestion within or beyond DANS’ assigned areas of responsibility
• Coordinate with appropriate external agencies correctly and in a timely manner, including adjacent ATCUs, UAE military, and Airside Operations
• Adhere to regularity reporting of safety incident (ROSI) requirements, ensuring that the information provided is accurate, unambiguous, and complete
• Contribute to an atmosphere of trust in which people are encouraged to report safety-related issues without the risk of punishment for actions, omissions, or decisions taken by them which are commensurate with their experience and training, but where gross negligence, willful violations, and destructive acts are not tolerated

Requirements

• A validated ATC Licence with an Aerodrome/Tower or Approach Radar rating
• Ideally 3 years of experience in exercising that rating at a major International Airport
• Comprehensive knowledge of ATC procedures and standards
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems
• At least ICAO Level 4 in English proficiency
• A valid Class 3 ATC Medical Certificate

Benefits

• An annual airfare allowance to visit family and friends at home
• Contribution to children's school costs
• Excellent medical insurance coverage for all employees
• Life insurance
• Work-life balance based on fair, transparent, and employee-friendly shift models and working hours
• Generous leave entitlement
• Corporate culture characterized by professionalism, focused on staff and client needs
• Sunny weather

Important Details

• Assessments of Previous Competency (APC) will take place in Dubai throughout 2027

About the Company

DFS Aviation Services is part of the DFS Group, one of the largest air navigation service providers globally. The company focuses on providing air navigation services and selling software solutions, consulting, and training services to airports and air navigation service providers worldwide. As a modern aviation company, it guarantees a mix of proven experience and progressive ideas, with high quality standards, a lean organization, international networking, and honest ambitions. Since 2017, the #DASTeam has grown to over 400 team members participating in various air traffic management projects at 17 locations in 6 countries. Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) provides air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, with a mission to empower and develop its people in delivering world-leading air navigation services.