Air Traffic Control Assistant - Traineeship

Please note: We do not currently have an active vacancy for this role. However, we are inviting expressions of interest for potential future opportunities. By submitting your application, you consent to us retaining your CV on file for up to 12 months. Please be aware that you may not receive a response regarding your application.

Our Air Traffic Services team play an essential part in maintaining the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic at our airport. As an Air Traffic Control Assistant, you will provide support to the Air Traffic Control Officers on duty to maintain the effective running of the service. If you are successful in this role there may be opportunities to develop and train as an Air Traffic Control Officer in the future.

We bet you’re thinking “so what is it I will actually be doing day to day?” well….

• I will monitor and action ATC emails.
• I will answer and process the ATC telephones.
• I will process AFTN (Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network) messages.
• I will complete movement logs.
• I will process the Flight Progress Strip.

I will manage the bookings for circuit flights, instrument flight training and other flights.

I will prepare and publish Meteorological Observations.

I will act as a guide to visitors to the ATC Tower.

I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.

I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 so I may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, this will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays

Sounds good so far? You’re probably wondering “What skills and experience do I need for this role?”

Requirements

There are just a handful of skills you need in order to undertake this role, everything else we can teach you, if you can answer yes to all of the below requirements you have the required skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 5 GCSE’s at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English.
  
  

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

Now that you understand the role and possess all the necessary skills, we would like to share more about our outstanding benefits package. We take great pride in these offerings, as they are designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind! Here’s a small insight into some of our amazing benefits.

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues. Giving colleagues access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Discounted BUPA dental plan
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal related issues.