Air Traffic Engineer

The role * The post holder will be required to tactically manage operational services at their respective airport whilst on duty and ensure the services are delivered to the customers as directed by the GEM. * Manage and carry out planned and corrective maintenance, prioritising all tasks to ensure they are carried out in a timely manner, in compliance with maintenance schedules, service level agreements and local procedures. * Perform tactical planning on a daily basis in the maintenance and repair of ATS equipment. * Monitor system performance to plan for maintenance and repair. * Progress appropriate engineering tasks and projects as required. * Carry out the tactical control of the operational aspects of engineering to maintain the optimum service to ATC and other customers. * To continue to maintain a broad knowledge of all technology and systems deployed at airports. * Participate in the acceptance and integration of new/modified systems into operational service. * The job holder may be required to participate in a formal shift and On Call system. * Be willing to drive company vehicles both on public roads and on airfields. Your Experience/Skills * Engineering qualification to Higher National Certificate (NVQ Level 4) as a minimum in relevant experience. * Undertaken structured Engineering training (e.g., recognised apprenticeship). * Proven ability to learn new technology and keep up to date with advances within the aviation industry. * ATSEP (Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel) Qualified is highly desirable. * Commercial awareness to appreciate what impact a facility failure would have on our customers and a good understanding of internal relationships and dependencies on Air Traffic Management engineering systems. * Able to prioritise actions under pressure, be technically competent to work on a wide range of equipment and have a logical approach to problem solving. * Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to present information accurately to customers and suppliers. * Work within a roster with on-call availability. * Effective judgement skills to maintain operational services in a safety critical environment. * Full UK Driving Licence