Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
AMSL /
DAL /
1. Job Title:Air Traffic Services Operations Assistant (ATSOA)
2. Location:Kirkwall Airport
3. Reports to:Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO)/ ATCO in charge. Receives
guidance and supervision from Duty Air Traffic Control Officer on day to
day instructions.
4. Job Purpose:To assist the ATCOs in the execution of their duties to achieve safe and
orderly flow of air traffic and the efficient running of the Aerodrome.
5. Job Content - Main Responsibilities
5.1 Responsible for records and dissemination of air traffic control data.
5.2 Acting as a communication link for the duty controller. Dealing with telephone
enquiries and taking of messages.
5.3 Carry out all those duties detailed in local Emergency Orders. Alert external agencies.
5.4 To carry out equipment checks and essential preparatory tasks prior to duty ATCO
opening the watch.
5.5 The preparation, processing and updating of flight progress strips obtained from Flight Plans or booking in/out details.
5.6 Participation with ATCOs in the training of unusual circumstances and emergencies (TRUCE).
5.7 Communicating with outside agencies on aviation related matters.
5.8 Upkeep of dynamics, diversions and cancellations, aerodrome surface and lighting
report and equipment problem reports.
5.9 Compile and transmit weather reports in accordance with CAP746 and relevant parts of
MATS 1 and 2.
5.10 Reporting of equipment unserviceability and the relevant call-out procedures to be completed.
5.11 Obtain and hold an Aerodrome Flight Information Service Licence (AFISO) in support of
the Airport ON-CALL system.
5.12 Assist the SATCO with airside safety management, bird hazard control, airfield and wildlife habitat management and the unit safety case/safety management system.
5.13 Assist the SATCO with the document control of CAA and local manuals.
5.14 Inspect and maintain ATS equipment such as Met Observers equipment and carry out checks of other equipment as required.
5.15 Undertake the replenishment of admin stores as required in the VCR.
5.16 Obtain airside safety certificate and carry out airside driving duties such as airfield inspections as required.
5.17 Maintain liaison with other airfield departments.
5.18 Provide flight briefing service.
5.19 Support the company bio-diversity action plan.
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 – JOB TITLE / / HIAL / AMSL /
DAL /
ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
Qualifications / / 4 Standard Grades (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English
Meteorological Observers Certificate3
AFISO Licence3
Skills and Abilities / Full Driving License1 and ability to gain Airside Driving Certificate
Good communication skills both verbal and in writing
Attention to detail
Good telephone skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
Ability to organise and prioritise
Ability to promote a safe team environment
/ Good customer relations skills
Computer literate
Ability to take instructions
Ability to analyse data
Experience / Worked in Aviation or airport environment
Administrative experience
Worked as a ATSOA
Knowledge / Meteorological knowledge
Personal Qualities / Self-Motivated
Flexibility in terms of working shifts
Self-confident
Ability to establish good relationships
Ability to work as part of a Team
Reliable
Proactive approach and outlook
Ability to gain and maintain AFISO Medical
Ability to obtain a satisfactory
Disclosure Scotland Check2 /
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.
3 -Met certificate and AFISO licence are essential but may not be possessed until appropriate training at the unit is completed.