Job Description

Assist in Controlling Air Traffic

• Perform flight data tasks by using PRISMA in the form of individual flight plans, repetitive flight plans, estimates, revisions and co-ordination received from adjacent ANSP Units.
• Prepare and transmit locally originated message traffic to the required addresses. Receive and re-route/distribute incoming messages as appropriate.
• Monitor CADAS, ROBEX and take necessary action.
• Manage and operate PRISMA AWPCOM.
• Observe the traffic through the system, circuits and take any necessary action when faults occur.
• Occupy the position of DFLOW manager as and when required to ensure that the departure slots are allocated as generated by the system.
• Monitor Online Data Interchange window and coordinate with adjacent ANSP units accordingly.

Report Incidents

• Report failures, conditions, and procedures likely to constitute a risk to safety and/or regularity.
• Bring to the attention of the ATCOs any occurrence or coordination that will affect operations.

Support Development

• Participate on an ad hoc basis in simulation exercises and development of procedures and airspace restructuring.
• Participate on an ad hoc basis in configuration, testing and commissioning of new or upgraded ATC systems.
• Perform other duties related to ANS commensurate with position.

Maintain Proficiency

• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant parts of ICAO Documents, UAE AIP and Local ATS Instructions (LATSI) for the UAE ACC.
• Maintain a thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of Air Traffic Services in the UAE FIR.
• Complete periodic proficiency checking in both theoretical knowledge and practical performance at regular intervals as determined by the GCAA.
• Obtain, through pre-watch briefing, relevant information concerning conditions affecting the discharge of duties during the watch.

Develop Staff

• Perform on the job training (OJT) of trainee ATCAs.
• Complete progress reports on trainee ATCAs and discuss the contents with the trainees, other OJTIs and management.

Knowledge and Experiences:

High School graduate with no previous experience.