1. Job Title: Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO)

JOB DESCRIPTION / / HIAL / P
AMSL
DAL

1.  Job Title: Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO)

2.  Location: Wick John O’Groats Airport

3.  Reports to: Station Manager

4.  Job Purpose: Overall management of the Air Traffic Services Team at Wick, ATCO training and close liaison with other Aerodrome operating agencies and regulatory authority (SRG)

5.  Job Content - Main Responsibilities

×  Overall management of the Aerodrome Manoeuvring Area and the Air Traffic Control Tower.

×  Maintaining an Air Traffic Service in accordance with current regulations including ensuring that all ATS staff are appropriately licensed, competent and that standards are maintained.

×  Liaison as necessary with SRG, DAP and other regulatory bodies.

×  The management and implementation of safety and ensuring the application of HIAL’s Safety Management Policy and Principles within the ATS section.

×  Ensuring all ATC related incidents are fully investigated.

×  Efficient operation of Met services.

×  Liaison with Air Traffic Engineering.

×  ATC administration including rostering, budgetary advice and delegated financial authority.

×  Assisting with the supervision and oversight of airside activities including the safe organisation of contractors and control of airside works.

×  Day to day management of ATS staff including staff performance development reviews, etc.

×  Maintenance and review of all ATS related documentation including MATS Part 2, MAFIS Part 2, TRUCE Part 2, Unit Training Plan, Aerodrome Manual, and all other relevant publications.

×  Management and coordination of ATS unit training, competency and staff development.

×  Acting as the interface between ATS staff and Aerodrome management.

×  Provide advice and assistance to Head Office staff with the development of ATS services within HIAL.

The above is intended to provide a clear and concise statement of the present MAJOR TASKS and ACTIVITIES of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all its detailed duties.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - SATCO / / HIAL / P
AMSL
DAL
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA / DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Qualifications / -  ATCO Licence with ADI and APP ratings issued in accordance with EU 805/2011
-  Meteorological Observers Certificate
-  Good standard of numeracy and literacy
-  Class 3 Aeronautical Medical Certificate
-  English language proficiency certificate at level 5 or above
-  Full Driving License / -  OJTI Certificate
-  SMS Experience
-  LCE Certificate
-  AFISO License
Skills and Abilities / -  Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to persuade and negotiate, and to chair and represent the Company at internal and external meetings
-  Excellent written communication skills including report writing
-  Ability to remain calm under pressure
-  Able to manage change and adapt to a dynamic working environment
-  Full Driving License1 / -  Good Leadership skills
-  Good customer relations skills
-  Ability to analyse data
-  Ability to organise and coordinate other aerodrome activities
-  Facilitate learning and development activities
Experience / -  Must have held a ADI/APP Unit Endorsement for at least three years / -  Commercial and GA and military operations
-  Experience of managing and supervising a team
-  Project Management experience
-  Experience of managing conflict
Knowledge / -  Sound working knowledge of relevant ICAO, EU and UK regulatory requirements
-  Knowledge of Safety Management Systems and procedures / -  Working knowledge of flight planning procedures
Personal Qualities / -  Ability to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Check2
-  Ability to establish good working relationships
-  Ability to maintain confidentiality
-  Team player
-  Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
-  Positive approach and able to lead by example
-  Flexibility in working hours

1 - As you will be required to drive company vehicles in the course of your duties, you must hold the appropriate driving licence at all times.

2 - Any offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Standard Disclosure check being obtained.

Please be aware that we do not have a sponsor licence to sponsor migrant workers. Therefore we can only consider applications from those who already have the right to work in the UK.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

/ Wick John O’Groats Airport is the most Northerly airport on the British Mainland, and is found in the County of Caithness. Caithness is a beautiful and very rural area offering unspoilt natural surroundings, small but vibrant communities, a variety of wildlife and a unique local culture. High quality food and drink produced in the area enjoys an international reputation and thriving businesses have put down strong routes and are flourishing.
The town of Wick has a population of over 7,000 and Caithness in total around 24,000. Caithness is an ideal place to live for those enjoying a rural lifestyle, but still having the benefits of two busy towns, both offering good schools and other amenities.
The county offers a range of outdoor sporting activities, from golf, to sailing and even surfing, along with many stunning beach, coast and forest walks. To the West of the county are the Assynt Mountains, designated the UK’s first Geopark and therefore acting as a magnet for geologists and climbers from all over the world.
The flow country is an internationally important habitat for birds and is also home to eagles, red kite, deer and otter as well as a variety of flora and fauna.
The city of Inverness is around 2.5 hours’ drive away offering a wider variety of shops, theatre, bars and restaurants as well as our busy airport with international links via London or Amsterdam.