Air Traffic Controller

Our Air Traffic Services team play an essential part in maintaining the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic at our airport. London Southend Airport is one of the only London Airports within the controlled airspace that provides both Radar and Tower services on site. As an Air Traffic Controller at LSA you will make sure that aircraft are always safe in our airspace, on the ground and within the manoeuvring areas, all while working in line with regulatory standards.

Day to day, you will:

• 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 Airports 'One Team' culture and understand that there may be times when you are required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.

You understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7, so you may be scheduled and expected to work any shift during operating hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

This is a critical role within our airport, therefore there are some very specific qualifications and experience you must hold in order to undertake the duties:

• 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 don’t already hold a current CAA Medical Certificate).

Although the following are not essential, we would love it if you also:

• Have UK CAA Approach Surveillance Rating and Endorsement.
• Have UK CAA Approach Procedural Rating and Endorsement.
• Have OJTI/EXM Endorsements.
• Have Meteorological Observers Certificate.

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

We take great pride in our outstanding benefits package, designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind:

• Apprenticeships – we offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master's Degree Level) whilst being at work. These courses are 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, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• 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 to our colleagues 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 - We have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working fulltime at London Southend Airport who are on hand to provide colleagues with support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• World Duty Free Discount.

Hit that apply button, we can’t wait to hear from you!