AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER (ATCO)

One of Cornwall’s largest companies, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group provides air and sea links for passengers and freight from the UK mainland to the Isles of Scilly.

Land’s End Airport is situated 7 miles West of Penzance, in stunning West Cornwall. The Airport is owned by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group and is operated by its subsidiary Land’s End Airport Limited.

In addition to regular Scheduled Passenger & Freight Flights to the Isles of Scilly, the Airport is also a base for Trinity House Helicopter Operations, ‘Air Cornwall’ flying school and sees regular visits from nearby military units, private pilots, flying schools, charter flights and SAR/First Responder helicopters.

The role…

We are seeking an ADI qualified Air Traffic Control Officer to join our team, to provide an air traffic service in a busy Class G airspace at Land’s End Airport.

Hours…

The airport operates 6 days a week, Mon to Sat all year round with occasional Sunday flying requirement. Our generous roster offers 4 days on, 2 days off with a long weekend every 3 weeks.

The main responsibilities of this position are…

• Provide an Air Traffic Service at Land’s End Airport in accordance with MATS Pt1 and MATS Pt2 and other relevant documents
• Maintain currency and competency in accordance with the Unit Competency Scheme
• Where a Meteorological Observers Certificate is held, preparation and prompt dissemination of routine and SPECI meteorological reports
• Where an OJTI endorsement is held, provide training as required by the ATCU
• Follow and comply with the company’s Safety Management System (SMS)
• Perform Ancillary tasks related to the safe and efficient operation of the ATSU
• Attend in-house and external training courses as may be required.

You…

To be considered for this post you must have…

• A UK CAA Air Traffic Controller Licence with a valid ADI rating
• A UK CAA Class 3 Medical Certificate
• Minimum language proficiency of EN-L5
• Be eligible to work in UK

In addition, we’d like you to have…

• Current Met Observers certificate
• Current OJTI endorsement
• Minimum 2 years’ experience

What we’re offering…

• Full time employment with a salary offered in accordance with qualifications and experience.
• Generous roster – 4 days on, 2 days off with a long weekend every 3 weeks
• 22 days (rising to 25 days) paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Relocation Assistance
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted travel
• Uniform provided
• Free On-site Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you have a flexible approach to working, an ability and willingness to put our varied customer base first, and most of all a professional attitude then we’d like to hear from you.