• Air Traffic Control Assistant
• Air Traffic Controller
• Air Traffic Engineer
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Aircraft Refueller
• Airfield Operations
• Airline Pilot
• Airport Cleaner
• Aviation Security Officers
• Baggage Handler
• Cabin Crew
• Cargo Agent
• Customs and Excise Officers
• Firefighter
• Immigration Officers
• Information Desk Assistants
• Passenger Service Agents (check-in)
• Retail Sales Assistants
• Terminal Duty Manager
• Working at Airports

Air Traffic Engineer

The Work

The most important aspect of the work of an Air Traffic Engineer is to maintain, repair, modify and ensure the safe operation of communication and navigation systems that control the passage of aircraft in flight and on the ground.

Many Air Traffic Engineers are employed at airports and provide support to Air Traffic Controllers. They also check that all navigational, radar and communications systems are functioning correctly and providing a continuous, safe and reliable service.

Air Traffic Engineers also ensure that, in the event of a failure in the Air Traffic radar systems, procedures are in place to ensure the continued safe operation of aircraft.

Senior Air Traffic Engineer

The Senior Air Traffic Engineer has responsibility for making sure that Air Traffic Engineering meets the statutory and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining, repairing and modifying technical equipment as follows:

• Ground/Air Communications include: VCSS, PBR telephone and data equipment
• Instrument Landing Systems and DME Navigational Aids
• Primary Surveillance Radar including Radar Data Processing and Display System
• Meteorological Sensors and Display Systems
• Computer Based Systems Diagnostics

Skills and Personal Attributes

Should have a current Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Personal Technical Certificate for all safety equipment at the airport.

Be capable of producing work of the highest standards that meets current legislation and regulations.

Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of colleagues and others in the workplace. Carry out all other duties relevant to the job as required.

• Communications skills
• Logical/Analytical
• IT
• Work under pressure

Entry Requirements

As a graduate engineer you should have a SATOR 3 accredited degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent degree, as well as, A Levels in maths and physics.

• You will need to pass a full and strict criminal record check

Training

National Air Traffic Services Ltd (NATS) runs a two year engineer training scheme for graduate engineers. The Scheme provides an introduction to NATS systems and the opportunity to gain experience via work placements.

Opportunities

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) employ 4 out of 5 Air Traffic Engineers.

Regional airports offer opportunities for Air Traffic Control Officers and Air Traffic Control Assistants.

Selection Process

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) recruitment starts in early spring and involves attendance on a selection test day. Candidates will be required to perform various tests, deliver presentations and undergo an interview.

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