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Air Traffic Service Assistant


TYPE: PART TIME (1 - 2 shifts a week)

HOURS: Flexible between weekdays and weekends

SALARY: Starting from £11.44 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9th February, 2025



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


Are you someone who wants to work in an air traffic environment and is passionate about aviation? Do you have excellent customer service skills and have the ability to multi task? If so, this could be the job for you and we would love to hear from you!


We have an exciting opportunity to join the Air Traffic Service Unit, here at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport. An Air Traffic Assistant aides the Duty Flight Information Service Officer in ensuring the unit runs smoothly. As we operate 7 days a week, the Air Traffic Assistant provides a vital role.


The role of Air Traffic Assistant has recently been enhanced. Assistants are now required to hold a Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence (ROCC), allowing the Assistant to provide an Air Ground Communication Service (AGCS) periodically - usually when the Duty Flight Information Service Officer requires a break. AGCS operators provide traffic and weather information to pilots operating on and in the vicinity of the aerodrome. Such traffic information is based primarily on reports made by other pilots.


As an Air Traffic Service Assistant, you will:

  • Provide an air ground communication service, periodically

  • Self-brief and ensure currency with charges and procedures

  • Maintain an accurate Movement Log

  • Operate Aldis Light, as directed by the FISO

  • Alter the Signal Square, when requested

  • Remain alert and inform the Duty FISO of anything outside the ordinary

  • Record important messages in the Watch Log

  • Take landing fees and prepare Flight Progress Strips

  • Periodically check AFPEX system for messages

  • Process Flight Plans via AFPEX

  • Coordinate the airfield Fire Crew during an emergency. May potentially require coordination with emergency services, in larger emergencies

  • Process out of hours movements

  • Maintain a clean and tidy working area



PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

You will:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Be fluent in spoken English

  • Have experience working in an air traffic environment or have experience flying (such as holding a UK CAA recognised pilot licence or currently learning to fly)

  • Hold a Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence (ROCC) or be willing to work towards one (this will be funded by the airport), whilst training as an Assistant.


    Information on how to obtain an ROCC can be found here: Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)



APPLY

To apply, email the following to harvey.sant@wolverhamptonairport.co.uk

  • Your CV

  • Why you want to work at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport and what you could bring to the team

  • Your experience in air traffic or your experience flying




VACANCY MANAGER

If you have any questions, please contact the vacancy manager.


Name: Harvey Sant

Role: Airport Duty Manager & FISO Manager

Email: harvey.sant@wolverhamptonairport.co.uk


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