JOB MAIN PURPOSE

Air Traffic Controller plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth daily flying operations. He is responsible for managing critical communications with relevant government agencies. Additionally, acting as a coordinator between the company and government authorities and entities to get flight permits, registration certificates and other required documents.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Flight Operations:

• Notifying relevant government entities daily before and after flying operations.
• Servers as PoC hotline with Operations Team at all sites during Operations Time
• Manage real-time information and indicators to maintain situational awareness including Weather Condition, Military Operations, Special Events, or any other emergency case for UAV Operation.
• Identify any potential issues or threats related to UAV operations from ATC perspective.
• Follow-up the validity of flight permits and aircrafts registration status and make sure renewed permits are on time.
• Ensure that all parties have access to timely and accurate information for effective decision-making and operational coordination.
• Enforce compliance with government regulations and AS internal rules and procedures.

ATC Department:

• Documented daily flight reports for all flying operations sites.
• Calculate the total monthly flying hours for each area and keep them up to date.
• Calculate the total flying hours for pilots and keep them up to date.
• Operate surveillance, access control, and communication equipment within the Air Traffic Control.
• Consolidates and act upon the information of the Operations Team, Managers, Executives and other relevant parties.

Government Entities Communication:

• Facilitate effective coordination and communication with all relevant government entities and different stakeholders.
• Follow-up the validity of flight permits and aircrafts registration status and make sure renewed permits are on time.

Other duties:

• Analyze incoming data from UAVs, sensors, and other sources.
• Assess the significance of data and provide actionable insights to decision-makers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

Skill Requirements:

• High level attention to detail.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills (Arabic & English).
• Professional in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Timely delivery of documents.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• High level of technology skills (Microsoft Office).
• Professional in organizational skills.
• GACA 107 Certificate is preferred.

Experience Requirement:

• Aviation experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with GACA 107 Regulations is preferred.

Communication Capability Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills for client interactions and reporting.

Working Ethics Requirements

Always be a responsible person.

Always be a good team player.

Always put safety as top 1 priority.

Always following orders from supervisors and managers.

Always put company interest in the first place.

Always protect company reputation and assets.