Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9% Working on site in Cambridge Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909
We are currently seeking a Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant to join our small and highly motivated team at Cambridge City Airport.
The Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant reports to the Manager – Air Traffic Assistants and Compliance and their role is assist the controllers (ATCOs) to provide a safe, expeditious and orderly flow of aircraft movements.
Responsibilities
- Providing support to the ATCOs in a safe manner within the ATC function
- Operating as an assistant ensuring compliance with the Aerodrome Safety Management System including Change Management process where applicable
- Embracing the company’s approach to Safety Culture
- Reporting occurrences that may not be captured by the MOR scheme and other safety related information perceived to be an actual or potential hazard to aviation safety
- Operating to the unit ATSA training plan, in conjunction with the MATA & C and where part of that training aim to meet the appropriate milestones prior to the commencement of unsupervised operational duty
- Preparing and disseminating meteorology observations and aeronautical information for the benefit of controllers and aircraft pilots
- Operating as an ATSA to assist the controllers to provide a safe, expeditious and orderly flow of aircraft movements
- Post-employment gaining a Meteorological Observers qualification to enable you to prepare and disseminate meteorology observations and aeronautical information for the benefit of controllers and aircraft pilots
- Passing information to other members of staff on Aircraft movements, Flight bookings, Royal Flights, Navigation warnings and other Airspace activity, and sending flight plans and departure slot related messages to external agencies
- In the event of an aircraft emergency, making 999 calls and following the ATC Actions within the Airport Emergency Plans
- Participating in operating the Air Traffic Services simulator
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by your Manager
Requirements
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- UK driving license and good colour perception are also a requirement
- Prior experience in an air traffic environment (desirable)
- Prior experience of managing a small team (desirable)
- Additional Local Needs
- Security clearance required
- GSAT approval required
- Occasional business travel requirement
- Physically able to access stairs (to access visual control room in ATC tower)
- Requirement to be risk/hazard analysis trained
- Disability Confident Scheme
If you identify as disabled under the Disability Confident Scheme, a care leaver, have experience in care, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify.
Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.
Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward. Whether that’s supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new, sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent – we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909. Headquartered in Cambridge, we currently employ around 2,000 people across locations in the UK, Northern Europe, North America and the UAE.
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