Senior Air Traffic Control Officer

Could You Be Our Next Senior Air Traffic Control Officer?

Are you an experienced Air Traffic Control Officer looking for a unique opportunity to combine operational excellence with leadership in one of the UK's most distinctive aviation environments?

We are seeking a highly motivated and safety-focused Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO) to join our team at St Mary's Airport.. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leading role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of air traffic services at the gateway to our island community.

Working closely with the Airport Manager / Air Traffic Services Manager (ATSAM), you will help lead and develop the airport's air traffic service, maintain the highest standards of aviation safety and regulatory compliance, and support the continued development of our operational teams.

As both an operational controller and a senior leader, you will contribute directly to the resilience and future success of the airport, supporting vital air links for residents, businesses and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver Aerodrome and Approach Air Traffic Control services in accordance with CAA requirements and MATS Part 1 and 2 procedures.
• Assist the Airport Manager / ATSAM in maintaining a fully compliant, safe and customer-focused Air Traffic Service.
• Lead the day-to-day supervision and development of Air Traffic Control Officers and Air Traffic Control Assistants.
• Act as Unit Training Officer (UTO), supporting training, competency assessments and professional development.
• Support safety management activities, including occurrence reporting, investigations, hazard management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Airport Safety Management System.
• Provide operational leadership during incidents, emergencies and periods of disruption.
• Work collaboratively with the Civil Aviation Authority, airline operators, emergency services and airport stakeholders.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections and assurance activities.

What We're Looking For

You will be an experienced Air Traffic Control professional with excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Essential requirements include:

• Valid CAA Air Traffic Control Licence with relevant rating.
• Meteorological Observer Certificate.
• Significant operational Air Traffic Control experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK Air Traffic Services regulation and CAP 700 requirements.
• Experience of aviation safety management systems and risk management processes.
• Ability to maintain the required CAA medical standards.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and professional standards.

This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week, working a rostered shift pattern.

Benefits Include 

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Active Scilly gym discount 
• Employee benefits package with 100s of retail discounts
• Training and development opportunities

For an informal conversation, or more information, please contact Tamar Smethurst on tamar.smethurst@scilly.gov.uk

To apply, please complete an Application Form found in the link on the right hand side of this page and return to Human Resources on humanresources@scilly.gov.uk