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WHAT DO YOU SEE OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AT WORK? Join our air traffic control operations team Looking out the window at work is often frowned upon. Yet, for our air traffic control operations team here at the airport, it’s an essential part of the working day. Our air traffic co-ordinators and controllers work closely together as they manage the airspace above and beyond Jersey and aircraft take-off and landings at the airport.  And running those operations safely and efficiently involves a lot of behind-the-scenes planning and organisation as well as in-the-moment actions. Not everyone is suited to the demands of being an air traffic co-ordinator. However, if you are then, as the saying goes, the sky’s the limit!  Varied, challenging and interesting on the one hand and immensely procedural and regulated on the other, every shift and every changeover between our control tower and radar office makes every day different. And, because the airport is open from early morning until late in the evening, 365 days a year, you’ll be involved in our rotating shift system. There’s a lot to learn and almost all your training and validation will be on-the-job so you can build up your knowledge and expertise in a supportive and encouraging team environment. Everyone’s competence is assessed annually, so you’ll always need to keep up-to-date with new developments and ensure your skills stay razor sharp. There will also be occasional short courses in the UK, initially training for weather observation and interpretation as this is a crucial responsibility especially when the weather is inclement and changeable.  As you might imagine, the electronic systems we use for monitoring, interpreting and sharing flight path data, along with weather information, are quite complex. Yet, with practice, they quickly become second nature. And the extensive liaison you’ll have with colleagues and operational partners across all airport departments, pilots, air traffic control in other jurisdictions, and the emergency services means you must communicate absolutely clearly, succinctly and calmly. While certain situations aren’t debatable, work [like life] is easier and things run a lot smoother when we engage openly, considerately and persuasively.   Given the nature of the role, we’re open minded about where you’ve worked before as many of the qualities to be successful here are very transferable. A lot of the processes and checklists are laid down categorically and you’ll need to follow those methodically and accurately. Rational and composed, you’ll also be alert to what’s happening, think clearly and act promptly.   We have great ambitions for our business and want our employees to be just as ambitious with their careers. Typically, it takes at least a couple of years before you’re fully competent in a co-ordinator role. While we’re keen to support your progression towards an air traffic controller role, we can’t make promises as that obviously depends on capability as well as opportunity. To find out more and talk informally about this opportunity, please give the ATC Supervisor a call on 01534 46135 during office hours or apply by emailing your c.v and covering letter to recruitment@ports.je  

For more information please visit http://www.ports.je/recruitment.

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