Air Traffic Support Officer

About Your Airport

Newcastle International has been the North East's largest Airport for over 80 years. Home to 16 airline partners, we connect the region's passengers to over 80 destinations.

You’ll become part of a strong and dynamic organisation whose commercial success is of vital importance to the regional economy.

The role

Newcastle airport are recruiting for an Air Traffic Support Officer (ATSO) who, under the daily direction of the on-duty ATC Watch Management Team will fulfil a technical, administrative and practical support role within the ATS Department, so as to ensure the operational continuity and safety is maintained at all times.

The responsibilities are not limited to but will include:

• Providing support and assistance to the Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) as necessary, to enable the department to achieve a safe efficient, orderly and sustainable ATC service.
• Providing aeronautical information to both ATS staff and airline customers.
• Being fully conversant with ATS and relevant airside operational procedures.
• Supporting and providing training of future ATSOs.
• To produce and handle meteorological data as required.
• To effectively and tactically manage the stand plan on a daily basis.

Who we are looking for

Those applying for this role should be confident and an articulate communicator, IT literate with the ability to work across multiple applications.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure, prioritise your own workload and demonstrate dynamic decision making skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates as full training will be provided.

Why come onboard?

• Access to contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company and Performance related bonus scheme
• Subsidised private healthcare
• On-site physiotherapist
• On-site occupational health support
• Employee assistance support
• Employee discounts at airport Park & Fly /retail / catering outlets
• Access to Staff Duty Free Online
• Subsidised membership to our on-site gym
• Free on-site car parking whilst at work

Final call for Air Traffic Support Officers!

This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and, in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process, that you have no relevant criminal record.

Newcastle International Airport is proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme. Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.