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Flight Information Service Officer


TYPE: PART TIME (number of shifts can be negotiated)

HOURS: Both weekdays and weekends available

SALARY: Competitive

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9th February, 2025

Please note, this vacancy is only open to those who already hold a Flight Information Service Officer licence.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


Are you a Flight Information Service Officer eager to work at a dynamic general aviation airport undergoing major investment? Do you have excellent R/T skills and can work well in a busy environment? 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. We are a 7 day a week FISO Unit, meaning our Flight Information Service Officers provide a critical role for aerodrome operations and safety.


As a Flight Information Service Officer, you will:

  • Provide an Aerodrome Flight Information Service and ensure that the service provided is in accordance with the Air Navigation Order and local procedures

  • Provide traffic and weather information to pilots, providing advisory information where necessary

  • Be responsible for the air traffic service unit for the day, when rostered as the Duty FISO

  • Task manage the duty assistant, monitoring work and performance

  • Coordinate emergency situations, deciding the emergency category and what appropriate action is required

  • Brief external works contractors

  • Report deficiencies affecting the safety of the air traffic service unit

  • Monitor engineering systems and equipment, reporting any faults

  • Support the FISO Manager with modernising the air traffic service unit, giving recommendations on how to improve air traffic operations at Wolverhampton Airport



PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

You will:

  • Already hold a Flight Information Service Officer licence (this is required)

  • Hold a valid medical declaration (or class 2 / class 1 medical), satisfying requirements established in CAP1032 Chapter 3 'Medical Requirements'

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Be fluent in spoken English


Desirable Criteria

  • Preferable to hold a FISO licence that has been successfully validated at a UK FISO unit, although this is not required



APPLY

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

  • Your CV

  • Your FISO licence




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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