Job on offer with Air Traffic Control Team at Blackpool Airport - but you need to quick
The successful applicant could earn up to £35k depending on experience gained
A niche job with the Air Traffic Control Team at Blackpool Airport is still looking for applicants.
It’s to become an Air Traffic Services Assistant (ATSA) at the airport but you need to be quick as the closing date is tomorrow (September 19).
Although commercial flights were grounded in 2014, Blackpool Airport is still very much operational and only recently highlighted its role as an international refuelling stop for aircraft amid continued calls for commercial passenger flights to return to the Fylde Coast.
The job advert says it’s the perfect opportunity to join Blackpool Airport’s Air Traffic Control team, to further a career and training to qualify as an Aeronautical Meteorological Observer.
The wage starts as living wage but progressing to an impressive £35k depending on experience gained.
What you need
Five GCSEs at grade four and a must is a passion for aviation.
You need to be 18, reliable, organised and able to stay focused in a busy operational environment whilst remaining calm and make clear decisions under pressure.
Strong communication skills, a clean driving licence and a DBS check will be required.
About the Role
As an Air Traffic Services Assistant (ATSA), you’ll play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of Blackpool Airport.
You’ll assist with operational communications, administrative tasks, flight information support, and the coordination of day-to-day airfield activity.
You will be required to complete a 2-week training course to qualify as an Aeronautical Meteorological Observer (course, travel and accommodation will be provided).
To apply visit Blackpool Airport
The role is part of a recruitment driveafter Blackpool Airport was recently praised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following a comprehensive two-day audit. CAA inspectors said the airport's standards were those they would expect from a much larger operation.
The airport said the assessment commended it across a range of areas, including its documentation, operational processes, equipment and overall standards. One piece of feedback from the audit was singled out by the airport as a particular source of pride: “These are the standards we would expect from a much larger operation.”
Blackpool Airport said the result was a testament to the dedication, professionalism and teamwork of staff across the site. It thanked colleagues working across Operations, Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS), Refuelling, ATE and Air Traffic Control (ATC), as well as wider support teams, saying everyone had played a part in the result.