Air Traffic Control Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd. is one of the largest Air Navigation Service Provider in the UK with operations at 11 Scottish Airports including Inverness Airport.
As an ADI/APP rated ATCO (Part qualified ATCOs may be considered) you will provide a safe and expeditious ATC service to all aircraft arriving, departing or operating in the vicinity of Benbecula Airport.
In return, we will offer you an attractive reward package. This Comprises:
- Competitive Salary plus allowances
- 36.5 days annual leave/public holidays, which increases after 5 years’ service
- A very generous defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 29.1%
- Loss of license insurance cover
- Opportunity for personal and professional development
- Free airport car parking
To find out more information on this exciting opportunity and to apply online, visit our careers site at https://www.hial.co.uk/hial-group/careers/1
Closing Date for applications is midnight on 1st February 2023.
Are you ready for your next big career challenge? Join us as we embrace a major project involving the use of new and emerging air traffic systems to provide an enhanced and sustainable Air Traffic Service to the communities that we serve across the Highlands and Islands.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £43,253.00-£54,067.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Isle Of Benbecula: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Air Traffic Control Officer roles across Highland & Islands Airports Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £43,253 - £54,067 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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