Air Traffic Control Assistant - UAE National - Sharjah

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The Job Opportunity

An Air Traffic Control Assistant (ATCA) role is a varied one, as the job title covers many different positions; Control Tower and Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).

The ATCA shall maintain the operational 24H timing and provide operational support to the Duty Air traffic Controller Officer (ATCO) to ensure all aircraft receive a safe, expeditious and effective service. An ATCA shall also 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 Comsoft Solutions Aeronautical Data Access System (CADAS);
• Obtain information to meet the need for pre-flight information service and in-flight information service
• Update aeronautical information of all OMSJ NOTAMs to all airport agencies via Email
• Liaising with Tower to ensure all Air Traffic Control staff are aware of aircraft movements
• Assists Duty ATCO when requested, especially during Emergencies and low visibility operations
• Answering the telephone and intercoms and processing essential information in a prompt and accurate manner

What we are looking for in our candidates:

• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to think fast, have a good memory and make quick decisions;
• The ability to multitask, prioritizing as required;
• To interpret and analyse data/information;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and also be stress resistant
• Should be service-oriented, and have good spatial orientation

Specific requirements

• Higher Secondary School Level
• Achieve excellent standards of customer service.
• Excellent IT skills;
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and organization abilities
• UAE National