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Location: London, London City, South West London
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: Recruitment
Sector: Airport
Job Role:
Air Traffic Controller - The London Heliport
The London Heliport located on the River Thames at Battersea is a licensed aerodrome which has served the international business community for nearly sixty years providing helicopter access to the heart of the capital. We strive to provide a high-quality, flexible service to meet the needs of our customer-base which also includes Government, Military, Diplomatic and Public Service operations (including Air Ambulance).
Having achieved ANSP certification in 2016 we are recruiting for the position of Air Traffic Controller to improve the service levels we provide. The unit is currently completing upgrades to its communications (VCCS, Voice Recording and VHF 8.33kHz channel) and meteorological systems.
Reporting to the Senior Air Traffic Controller (SATCO), the main responsibilities and duties include:
To carry out Air Traffic Control functions as directed by the Air Traffic SATCO:
• To provide operational Air Traffic Control services in compliance with published procedures and documentation, (MATS Pt. 1 and 2)
• Responsible for the management of the flying programme and movement of aircraft in cooperation with a small duty team of heliport colleagues from the RFFS/ Ground Handling and Operations Co-ordination teams as well as liaison with own Air Traffic Control team colleagues in controlled handover ATC of duty watch functions.
• To assist in the provision of safety management both in the air and on the movement area
• On successful validation to carry out specialist duties (including training instruction) to assist in the management of the ATC unit.
The Heliport will consider recruitment of Air Traffic Controller previously validated with ADV/ADI rating or those who have not yet validated at a unit but have successfully completed the ADI/ADV rating at college.
This is a full-time or part time position based on a shift pattern which will include early morning, evening shifts and weekend work, as well as Bank Holidays.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo CRB security checks including 5 year background checks in order to obtain an airside pass.
Salary £42.5k-£65k depending on experience plus allowances.
If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter to the Heliport Manager
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