Summary
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is hiring an Associate Analyst, Air Traffic Operations in Abu Dhabi. The role supports air traffic operations by processing flight plans and messages, monitoring systems, coordinating with adjacent air navigation service provider units, and reporting operational or safety issues. It also includes supporting system testing and procedure development, maintaining knowledge of relevant aviation instructions, and training trainee ATCAs. Applicants should be high school graduates; no previous experience is required.
The posting
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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.