Air Traffic Control Officer

Job Description

Job title: Air Traffic Control Officer

Location: Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Highly competitive depending on skills and experience

What you will be doing:

• Provision of an Aerodrome Control service
• Delivery of an Approach Radar service (UK FIS in Class G) and Lower Airspace Radar Service
• Providing a Special Tasks (Test) Service
• Submitting Met Observations in a timely fashion
• Assisting in the administrative processes of the unit as directed by the Manager of ATS and supporting the change management process and review of procedures
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of the applicable regulations and processes
• Interfacing with the wider Aerodrome team on operational and administrative matters, including aerodrome safeguarding and management of works in progress

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Current UK/CAA licence (including a valid Class 3 medical certificate) including Aerodrome and Approach Surveillance ratings
• Aerodrome Control service experience, Approach Radar service (UK FIS in Class G) and Lower Airspace Radar Service experience
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6

Desirable

• Special test task controller experience
• Previous validated experience of providing a Military Area Radar service
• Hold a OJTI/ Assessor ratings and Aeronautical Meteorological Observing Certificate

Benefits:

You will receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You will also have access to additional benefits such as paid time off in leau, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air Traffic Control Team:

The Air Traffic Control team operates as a cohesive unit of skilled Air Traffic Controllers. What sets them apart is their unique skill set with area test, a distinctive feature within the field. Comprised of experienced professionals, the team also boasts the expertise of former military senior leaders. Their responsibilities encompass three primary disciplines: tower operations, radar control, and crucial support for Warton's exceptional testing and development capabilities for military fast jets in the United Kingdom. You will be working at the only military fast jet-manufacturing site in the UK with a mix of military and civil activity, being involved in the test and development of the flight platform.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you will be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 9th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.