Air Traffic Controller

Air traffic control

• Manage and control air traffic safely within the UAE FIR and manage traffic flow to avoid congestion within or beyond the FIR.
• Manage high workloads and stress, particularly during emergencies and unusual circumstances.
• Communicate instructions clearly to pilots and coordinate with external agencies promptly.

Safety reporting and system development

• Report failures, conditions, and procedures that may risk safety or regularity; report incidents and abnormal occurrences to the ATC Watch Supervisor.
• Participate as needed in simulation exercises, procedure development, and airspace restructuring.
• Participate as needed in configuration testing and commissioning of new or upgraded ATC systems.
• Perform other duties related to Air Navigation Services that are commensurate with the position.

Proficiency and staff development

• Complete regular theoretical and practical competency examinations and annual standards checks.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant ICAO documents, UAE AIP, Local ATS Instructions, and operational systems used for Air Traffic Services in the UAE FIR.
• Obtain relevant pre-watch information about internal and external conditions affecting traffic in the UAE FIR.
• Train trainee ATCOs and ATC Cadets when suitably qualified and prepare progress reports for discussion with trainees and management.

Reporting and safety compliance

• Prepare functional reports accurately and on time in accordance with GCAA requirements and quality standards.
• Comply with health, safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls.

Licences and qualifications

• Valid Area and/or Approach Radar Control License issued by an ICAO state or recognized organization and accepted by the GCAA under Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Valid ATC medical certificate.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above.

Operational knowledge

• Maintain knowledge of ICAO Annex 2, Annex 11, Doc 4444, Doc 7030, the UAE AIP, and Local ATS Instructions (LATSI) for the Emirates ACC.
• Maintain operational knowledge of equipment and systems used to provide Air Traffic Services in the UAE FIR.
• Complete regular theoretical and practical competency examinations and stringent annual standards checks.

Reporting and authority