Lead Air Traffic Engineer in Leuchars

About Aquila ATMS

At Aquila Air Traffic Management Services (ATMS), we are dedicated to creating a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrives. As a joint venture between NATS and Thales, we combine the expertise of leading air traffic control services and global systems integration to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in air traffic management. Join us in shaping the future of air traffic management, and together, we will elevate aviation safety and efficiency worldwide!

The Role

The Lead Air Traffic Engineer (LATE) role is the lead equipment engineer for Aquila, at various Service Delivery and Service Enabling Sites, in accordance with site requirements as defined by the Marshall contract and in conjunction with any specific requests from the Duty Holder. The role is to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that all aspects of UK Service Operations Delivery for Aquila are carried out safely in accordance with all current CAA, MAA, MOD and Government legislative regulations to achieve the maximum equipment availability and avoidance of Service Penalty Deductions.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Deputise for the Senior Air Traffic Engineer (when unavailable/during leave periods) undertaking all relevant duties.
• The LATE is to liaise with the SATCO, or their authorised representative, for the restoration or removal of temporary technical and technical services, with due consideration to the Aquila business objectives.
• Will undertake on-call duties, to ensure of the availability of the temporary technical and technical services, on a rostered routine.
• The LATE has the responsibility to escalate serious technical service failures through the Aquila Service Desk to the National Incident Manager.
• The LATE is responsible for implementing all H&S, Risk, Quality, Environmental Protection and associated process within their operating area.
• Implement the On-the-Job Training programme for staff employed in their area of responsibility.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, acceptance and decommissioning of Aquila assets.
• Manage the calibration of Specialist Tools and Test Equipment in their area of responsibility.
• Managing the documentation and configuration records applicable to the equipment in their area of responsibility, ensuring they are accurate and current, including the Junction of Maintenance for Infrastructure, Power, Networks and Communications.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to meaningful work and play a part in helping the organisation achieve its objectives.

About You

We’re looking for a capable and professional individual who will have:

• Full, valid, UK driving licence - Essential
• Colour Vision Standard – CP2 – Essential
• Hold the ATSEP Core Competency (Basic & Shared) – Desirable
• Electronic engineering qualification to HNC/BTEC Level 3 or above or equivalent.
• Be willing and physically able to climb and work at height.
• Experience in electronic engineering, ideally within an Air Traffic Management environment.
• Be adaptable, flexible and responsive to business needs, possibly at short notice and in alternative locations.
• Must be able to prioritise under pressure, be technically competent to work on a wide range of equipment and have a logical approach to problem solving.

You also:

• Promote Aquila’s Just Culture, reporting incidents, safety non-compliance, or potential issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with Aquila’s core values and leadership behaviours in all actions and decisions.

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you have relevant experience, we’d still like to hear from you. This role requires on-call, travel and occasional weekend working on a rota basis.

Benefits

Core Benefits

• 218 hours (approx. 27 days) annual leave + 1 Company Day to be used at Christmas (Excluding Bank Holidays).
• Time off to volunteer (up to 3 days per annum)
• Company Pension Plan (Aquila contribution = employee contribution + 1%, up to 7%)
• Life Assurance (2x basic salary or up to 8x if in the pension scheme)
• Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
• Company paid Private Medical Insurance (Couple cover)
• VCP (discretionary bonus)

Flexible Benefits

Through Aquila’s flexible benefits platform, you can tailor your package, including:

• Additional Healthcare Cash Plan options
• Additional PMI cover
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts at high street retailers
• Family, Wellbeing & Lifestyle
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Enhanced Paternity leave & pay
• Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Recognition through Altair Award
• Employee referral bonus

Security Clearance Statement

Due to the nature of the work that we do, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered.

Equal Opportunities, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Aquila is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.