Air Traffic Engineer in Norwich

This is position is based at Norwich Airport.

MAIN SCOPE & FUNCTION OF JOB

Under the direction of the Air Traffic Engineering Manager undertakes maintenance and rectification of airport Primary Surveillance Radar and displays, Airfield Navigational aids and Ground to Air/Ground Communications Systems.

ENVIRONMENT

Office, workshop, equipment rooms, working at heights of 30m and outdoor working, 39 hours per week plus call in as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

On appointment he/she will become certified through Local Air Traffic Safety Engineering Personnel (ATSEP) training, manufacturer training and competency assessment to be proficient in maintaining Air Traffic Services safety critical equipment. Once trained the post holder will be expected to work without supervision and act on his/her own initiative and authority. He/she will also be required to supervise external contractors and engineers whilst carrying maintenance and repair of equipment and demonstrate safe workshop practices in accordance with health and safety procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & EQUIPMENT TYPES

• To act in the absence of the Air Traffic Engineering Manager on operational and technical matters.
• Maintenance, modification and repair of the following Air Traffic Control equipment, Thales Star 2000 Primary Radar, Indra ILS Nova 9000 Radar Display System, NDB, DME, fixed – vehicle & mobile VHF/UHF Communications, Rohde & Schwarz VCS 4G Voice Switch, Crash Alarm, Public Address System, Metcom and Afcom Meteorological equipment, first line maintenance on standby generators and UPS equipment and ATC Recording Systems.
• Maintenance of technical records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Participation and co-operation in the management of Critical Spares, storage and tool control.
• Management, control and use of Calibrated Test and Measuring Equipment. (TME)
• Following procedures in accordance with local and regulatory documents
• To undertake other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Air Traffic Engineering Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A recognised qualification in Electronic Engineering preferably in communications
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of surveillance, navigational and communications equipment is desirable but not essential
• GCSE or above in Maths and English.
• Have Safe colour perception.
• Hold a UK Driving Licence.
• Have experience in Radio operation
• First Aid (electric shock treatment).
• Health and Safety Procedures.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Have the ability to:

• Be a good Communicator – written and verbal
• Liaise with immediate & Senior Management in a polite and courteous manner at all times
• Show authority and to act commensurate with his/her post in certain situations
• Make decisions under pressure.
• Be a good team member.
• Work at heights
• Motivate yourself and others.
• Attend the required training as directed.

If you are interested and would like to apply for the role, then forward your CV to here .

Closing date for applications: 31st July 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised.

Norwich Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer

All prospective employees are required to producedocuments to verify their entitlement to work in this country to comply with the Immigration Act, 2016. In addition, all foreign nationals are required to provide appropriate evidence of eligibility to work in the U.K. i.e., a work permit / visa, where applicabl e. The original of these must be produced at the interview stage.