Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, effective, and efficient Air Traffic Control Service, including overseeing the daily operations of the ATC team.
• Ensure staff are correctly licensed, current, and competent.
• Manage staffing, training, and rostering in accordance with regulatory and business requirements.
• Liaise with CAA SARG and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform the role of Safety Manager for the ANSP SMS.
• Assist with physical and electronic safeguarding.
• Act as the Airport’s provider/source of aeronautical information to AIS via Aurora (UK AIP) or NOTAM.
• Oversee the SMS, QMS and Change Management.
• Ensure reporting and investigation of occurrences.
• Oversee meteorological service provision.
• Liaise with external ATC Engineering Services in relation to maintenance and fault resolution of CNS.
• Act as editor for all operational ATC documents.
• Maintain UK (EU) 2017/373 Compliance Matrices.
• Manage internal and external audits.
• Administer the ATS function.
• Represent ATS at managerial level as well as externally.

Qualifications and Experience

• UK ATCO licence holder with current ADI/TWR and APP rating.
• Current UK Class 3 ATCO Medical Certificate.
• Experience of air traffic control environment and documentation.
• Proven track record in successful Management of Air Traffic services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of air traffic systems and regulations.
• Meet requirements to hold a Lydd Airport security pass.
• Good organisational and managerial skills with evidence of previous managerial experience.
• Experience of document creation and management.
• Meteorological Observer’s Certificate.
• Knowledge of UAS operations and regulatory framework.

About Us

Lydd Airport is a busy and expanding general aviation airport serving a wide range of aircraft operations including commercial, corporate, private, training, military, and unmanned aerial systems in Class G airspace.

To apply, send us your CV & Covering Letter to info@lydd-airport.co.uk