Air Traffic & Operations Officer

Air Traffic & Operations Officer

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Job title: Air Traffic & Operation Officer

Location: Warton – On site with shift work pattern

Salary: £39,315+ dependent on skills & experience (11% on overtime shift & weekend allowance)

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible to the Senior Air traffic Control Officer (SATCO) for the safe, efficient and effective provision of operational support to the Duty Tower Air Traffic Control Officer. This includes compiling half-hourly meteorological observations. The role provides a future opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) training dependent on passing the required aptitude tests. Therefore, this post would also suit someone with ambitions to become an ATCO.

• Responsible as the Military Operations Room Duty Officer to the Accountable Manager via the Aircraft Operations Manager for the safe and efficient functioning of the operations room as the communications, control and co-ordination centre for the daily test and production flying activities at Warton

• Responsible as the Duty Runway Controller to the Aerodrome Controller for monitoring, from the Runway Control vehicle (RCV), the aerodrome, runway, arriving and departing aircraft, and to give warning of any factor which may be deemed a threat to flight safety.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Civil Aviation Air Traffic Control Assistants qualification or Royal Air Force Operations Officer (FOM)

• Experience as a Tower assistant

• Experience of Fast Jet mission planning (AMPA or Sceptre)

• Competent and experience with MS Office

Desirable:

• Meteorological Observer’s Certificate

• Competent and experienced with milEAMS, & CADS

• Experience as a Runway Caravan Controller

• Qualified Private Pilot's License

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Military Flight Ops team:

The military operations team comprises five professionals specializing in military flight operations and air traffic control. The team is responsible for supporting the development and production testing of Typhoon aircraft by collaborating closely with test pilots, traffic controllers, and flight test engineers. In addition, they assist visiting pilots from the RAF and international clients.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 5th July 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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