Operational Support Staff- Gibraltar

Salary: £22,269.63 – £35,779.02

Closing Date: 7th July

In partnership with the MOD, NATS deliver Air Traffic Control services at six Military Airfields (Barkston Heath, Gibraltar, Middle Wallop, Netheravon, Wattisham and Woodvale). 

As a safety critical member of the team at NATS Gibraltar, Operational Support Staff (OSS) work closely with all members of the Air Traffic Control team to ensure the safety of the airfield, and aircraft movements can be maintained during airfield operating hours.

Acountabilities

Reporting directly to the Operational Support Staff Manager (OSSM), and Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO), the Operational Support Staff member will be responsible for the following: 

• Providing operational assistance to the Aerodrome Controller 

• Aerodrome Medical Response services in accordance with training and practices.

• Aerodrome Wildlife Control Unit (AWCU) services, and Airside driving duties.

• Receiving and actioning of flight plans, important Notices, flight progress strips – and other related flight data.

• Slot monitoring and co-ordination with Euro control.

• Maintaining operational statistics, databases, and reporting.

• Administration support actives as required.

Qualification & Skills:

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy is essential.

• A strong team player is required with the ability to demonstrate flexibility in meeting various working demands placed upon them.

• The post holder must be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organisation both internal also with external NATS customers.

• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

• A clean, valid full driving license.

• FREC 3 or similar First Aid training qualification desirable but not essential.

• Experience working at an airfield or similar safety related environment.

Additional Vacancy information

The successful candidate will be provided with full unit training, and applicants will be subject to UK and Gibraltar Security Vetting procedures and will be required to hold and maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance. 

Local Pay Scales and terms and conditions in Gibraltar will apply, including a generous pension contribution scheme, income protection, and group life assurance.