Published: Nov 15, 2024 - The Air Traffic Controller provides aerodrome and approach control, flight information, and alerting services to ensure safe and efficient air traffic management within a designated area, in strict compliance with the ATS Operational Manual and regulatory standards. This position monitors and reports the operational status of essential equipment, manages safety risks, and upholds Quality Management System standards, ensuring all procedures align with established safety protocols. This role supports the implementation of the ANS Safety Management System, reporting any incidents promptly to both operational management and regulatory bodies, while maintaining a professional and focused approach to service delivery.
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1. Air Traffic Controller, Coastal Aviation Solutions, Wilmington, DE
Job Summary:
- Provide operational support to the air traffic control operation at Cambridge Airport.
- Document control and production in line with Cambridge Airport.
- Undertake audits by the company.
- Support the investigation of incidents, including 'log-taking' during an incident
- Conduct major investigations and liaise with other agencies who may be involved.
- Support the development and review of the departmental implementation of the company's Safety Management System and Quality Management System.
- Ensure that the implementation of Air Traffic Control procedures is compliant with the company policies.
- Communicate with Cambridge stakeholders including but not limited to the CAA, customers, Airlines, community representatives and internal stakeholders.
- Design and production of ATC procedures and processes required to support the operation.
- Organizing and facilitating hazard analysis and impact assessments of changes.
- Coordinate the implementation of agreed procedures and projects.
- Attend and present at senior leadership meetings and relevant ad-hoc internal meetings
- Coordinate the use of the Air Traffic Control simulator to ensure Air Traffic Control Officers' training and development are coordinated with ABES and the Unit Training Plan.
Skills on Resume:
- Operational Support (Hard Skills)
- Document Control (Hard Skills)
- Auditing (Hard Skills)
- Incident Investigation (Hard Skills)
- Safety Management (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
- Procedure Design (Hard Skills)
2. Air Traffic Controller, SkyWave Air Operations, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Provide aerodrome/approach control services, flight information services and alerting services to aircraft operating in a specific area of responsibility
- Support unit management in delivering air traffic control services as per scheduled roster and in compliance with the ATS Operational Manual and regulations
- Monitor the serviceability status of equipment essential to the provision of air traffic services and report to the Shift Supervisor
- Report failures and potential risks that possibly constitute a safety hazard via the appropriate reporting platform
- Abide by instructions and administrative policies issued to staff about conduct in the operational area.
- Report any undesired state and/or incidents as and when they occur to operational management, and to the regulator via the appropriate reporting platform
- Promote and support the implementation of the ANS Safety Management System within specific areas of responsibility to ensure that safety remains primary to the delivery of Air Navigation Services
- Maintain document and procedure control to ensure that the Quality Management System is adhered to within the specific area of responsibility
- Maintain a thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used to provide air traffic services in the job function’s specific area of responsibility for compliance.
- Maintain a professional demeanor in providing air traffic control services to all concerned parties
- Perform any additional tasks that may arise from time to time to meet operational and organizational requirements
Skills on Resume:
- Aerodrome/Approach Control Services (Hard Skills)
- Unit Management Support (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Safety Hazard Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Incident Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Safety Management Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Document Control (Hard Skills)
- Professionalism (Soft Skills)
3. Air Traffic Controller, Northern Flight Systems, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Control flow of air traffic within assigned airspace using radar monitors, radio and other communication equipment and visual references
- Parallel Runway Arrivals and departures control, vector aircraft to final approach to the runway in use
- Ensuring that pre-operational checks are carried out
- Ensuring that efficient coordination is between all applicable control agencies
- Ensuring that appropriate action is taken in an emergency in accordance with established procedures
- Recording and notifying the ATC Tower Shift Supervisor of all breaches of flying and air traffic regulations
- Ensuring maintenance of the ATC log
- Assisting in the conduct of unit training of ATC personnel
- Performing the Tower Supervisors’ duties when scheduled
- Represent the Air Traffic Control department at meetings and decision-making committees.
- Monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and local Health and Safety legislation.
Skills on Resume:
- Air Traffic Control (Hard Skills)
- Runway Control (Hard Skills)
- Pre-operational Checks (Hard Skills)
- Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
- Regulation Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Log Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Training Assistance (Soft Skills)
4. Air Traffic Controller, Central Flight Control, Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Summary:
- Receive, post, and relay flight data information, clearances, and messages.
- Issue arrival and departure instructions, weather information, and special advisories to aircraft operating under control.
- Issue information and clearances for properly separating and sequencing aircraft.
- Coordinate with other controllers, facilities, and agencies to provide prompt ATC services.
- Coordinate arrival and departure times with flight operations.
- Assist aircraft in emergency or distress situations.
- Issue taxiing instructions to aircraft and vehicles on the ground.
- Maintain facility training records, logs, and recordings.
- Perform operator-level equipment checks and advise maintenance personnel and Facility Chief of any outages.
- Follow FAA, ICAO, DOD, and host nation aviation regulations and procedures.
- Coordinate ramp and refuel services for aircraft.
- Provide new Controllers on-the-job training and Tower/Station familiarization as directed by the Shift Leader.
- Assist in facility operations as directed by the Shift Leader.
Skills on Resume:
- Flight Data Relay (Hard Skills)
- Arrival/Departure Instructions (Hard Skills)
- Aircraft Separation (Hard Skills)
- Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Flight Timing Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Taxiing Instructions (Hard Skills)
- Training Records Maintenance (Hard Skills)