Trainee Air Traffic Controllers – UK
Who we are
Air Navigation Solutions (ANS) Limited is at the forefront of Air Traffic Management. ANS currently provides air traffic control and air traffic engineering services at, what we believe to be some of the most challenging air traffic environments, London Gatwick, the world’s busiest single runway airport and at Scotland’s busiest and fastest growing airport, Edinburgh. We also provide air navigation services to a number of other airports within the UK. We believe that we employ some of the very best and most capable people in the industry and together we have ambitious plans to develop a Company that represents the future delivery of Air Navigation Services.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the DFS Group ANS combines the reputation, capability and security of a long-standing world-renowned global air traffic service provider with the flexibility, agility and value of a young, dynamic business. ANS are delighted to be recruiting for a number of Trainee Air Traffic Controllers; successful candidates will be joining ANS at a very exciting time in our growth and will be key contributors to our future success.
Training AcademyYour first 6 months of training with ANS will be based in Langen, near Frankfurt, Germany at the training academy learning the fundamental skills you require as an Air Traffic Controller. Subjects include: Aviation Law, Radio Telephony and Meteorology, after which you will spend the next couple of years working alongside experienced Air Traffic Controllers to complete your training.
The JobAs a controller you’ll be responsible for providing a safe, orderly and expeditious service to the aircraft. There are 3 working positions at Gatwick – Tower, Ground and Delivery. You will be trained to work on all 3 positions and will move between them during a shift. Tower – the controller in this position looks after the runway. They issue the take-off and landing clearances and ensure it’s safe to use the runway, whilst utilising it to its maximum capabilities.Ground – the controller in this position looks after aircraft pushing back from the stands and aircraft vehicles moving around the airfield. The ground controller must identify conflictions in traffic and ensure that aircraft can route safely around the airfield.Delivery – The controller in this position issues aircraft with their initial departure routing clearance as well as managing outbound traffic levels.Salary and Career Development OpportunitiesAs a trainee your starting salary will be £21,000 plus some great benefits. Once you have successfully completed the 2 years training, your salary will increase significantly. The growth potential for the business is significant and this will continue to create career and development opportunities both in the UK and the wider European DFS group. It’s a great time to join us!Next stepsIf you would like to register your interest in being considered, please upload your CV and covering letter and we will contact you prior to our next assessments to let you know whether we would like to progress your application.
To be eligible to apply you must:- be educated to A level or degree level or an equivalent standard, ideally in either a science, maths or IT related subject
- have at least 5 GCSEs or an equivalent standard at grade C/4 or above, to include English and Maths- be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
- be in good health as you will need to pass a Class 3 medical (as required by the CAA)- have a clean driving licence (airside driving may be required)If you have airport or aviation experience this is advantageous, but not essential
