Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant in Cambridge

Competitive salary and remuneration package including 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%. Working on site in Cambridge. Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909.

We are currently seeking a Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant to join our small and highly motivated team at Cambridge City Airport. The Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant reports to the Manager - Air Traffic Assistants and Compliance and their role is to assist the controllers (ATCOs) to provide a safe, expeditious and orderly flow of aircraft movements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing support to the ATCOs in a safe manner within the ATC function.
• Operating as an assistant ensuring compliance with the Aerodrome Safety Management System including Change Management process where applicable.
• Embracing the company’s approach to Safety Culture.
• Reporting occurrences that may not be captured by the MOR scheme and other safety related information perceived to be an actual or potential hazard to aviation safety.
• Operating to the unit ATSA training plan, in conjunction with the MATA & C and where part of that training aim to meet the appropriate milestones prior to the commencement of unsupervised operational duty.
• Preparing and disseminating meteorology observations and aeronautical information for the benefit of controllers and aircraft pilots.

Tasks will include:

• Operating as an ATSA to assist the controllers to provide a safe, expeditious and orderly flow of aircraft movements.
• Post-employment gaining a Meteorological Observers qualification to enable you to prepare and disseminate meteorology observations and aeronautical information for the benefit of controllers and aircraft pilots.
• Passing information to other members of staff on Aircraft movements, Flight bookings, Royal Flights, Navigation warnings and other Airspace activity, and send flight plans and departure slot related messages to external agencies.
• In the event of an aircraft emergency, making 999 calls and following the ATC Actions within the Airport Emergency Plans.
• Participating in operating the Air Traffic Services simulator.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by your Manager.

Please apply if you have most of the following:

• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• UK driving license and good colour perception are also a requirement.
• Prior experience in an air traffic environment (desirable).
• Prior experience of managing a small team (desirable).

Additional Local Needs:

• Security clearance required.
• GSAT approval required.
• Occasional business travel requirement.
• Physically able to access stairs (to access visual control room in ATC tower).
• Requirement to be risk/hazard analysis trained.
• Disability Confident Scheme.

Are you eligible for a guaranteed interview? If you identify as disabled under the Disability Confident Scheme, a care leaver, have experience in care, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify. If you meet the essential criteria for the role, reach out to resourcing@marshalladg.com. A Resourcing team member will respond to you as soon as possible.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.