Job Description

ATC Assistant - UAE Nationals - Sharjah

Make a difference every day

The Job Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to maintain the operational 24H timing and provide operational support to the Duty Air traffic Controller to ensure all aircraft’s receive a safe, expeditious and effective service. Part of the role is to ensure all data/information pertaining to AIS and Flight Planning is authentic for the safety, regularity and efficiency to the international civil aviation standards.

Key accountabilities

• Manage, correct and disseminate flight plans and other flight associated messages using the Consort Solutions Aeronautical Data Access System (CADAS);
• Obtain information to meet the need for pre-flight information service and in-flight information service
• Coding and Decoding in-coming and out-going NOTAM
• Assists Duty Air Traffic Controller when requested, especially during Emergencies and low visibility operations
• Prepare flight progress strips, update and manage flight plans (FPL) and provide the Air Traffic Controller with flight data
• Compiling and transmitting weather reports
• Comply with staff instructions and administrative rules pertaining to conduct in the Operational area

What we are looking for in our candidates:

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and also be stress resistant
• The ability to multitask, prioritising as required;
• Good communication and organisation abilities
• Ability to think fast, have a good memory and make quick decisions
• Ability to work in a team

Specific requirements

• Interest in the aviation industry
• Higher Secondary School Level;
• Achieve excellent standards of customer service;
• Excellent IT skills;
• Attention to detail
• Should be service-oriented, and have good spatial orientation

Skills Required

• Customer Service
• Aviation