Job Description

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Air Traffic Controller

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport
02/11/2025


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

55,000 to 65,000 (inclusive of market supplement).

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Transport/Traffic

Date posted

08/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21370

Job description

Role Title: Air Traffic Controller

Based at: Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Salary details: 55,000 to 65,000 (inclusive of market supplement).

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week - Working pattern to be confirmed.

Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working requests will be considered.

Closing

date: 2nd November 2025 - expected start date early 2026

CTC clearances, Enhanced level DBS are required for appointment to this post.

Appointment is subject to a medical assessment.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is preparing to relaunch, in preparation for this we are seeking to appoint Air Traffic Controllers to be part of new and exciting team who will be pivotal in helping the airport to open and grow.

You will be involved in helping to shape Doncaster Sheffield Airport's development into a UK and international airport. The team will work with cutting-edge systems in a newly upgraded control tower and radar environment.

It is an opportunity to be part of developing a new team who are passionate about delivering safe, efficient and timely air travel to passengers from across the UK at the UK's newest airport. This opportunity offers the chance to advance your career at a modern and forward-looking air traffic control unit.

About the Role

Work as part of the team responsible for providing safe and efficient aerodrome and approach radar services which control all air traffic in and out of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Liaising with people, teams and service providers across the aviation field to provide a comprehensive air traffic control service for the airport. The role can expect to deal with a diverse mixture of air traffic as the airport builds on its aviation offer.

Communicating essential information effectively to aircrafts and variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles at the airport and in the controlled airspace. Working to ensure all activities are CAA compliant. Reporting any identified issues to the relevant party to minimise disruptions to airport operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide safe and efficient air traffic control services for arriving, departing, and transiting aircraft. Coordinate with pilots, ground staff, and other ATC units to ensure seamless operations. Monitor radar and communication systems to maintain situational awareness. Respond swiftly to changing conditions and emergencies with calm professionalism. Contribute to the development of procedures and protocols for the newly reopened airport.

The successful Candidate:

We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this exciting new team with proven experience in tower or radar control preferably in a regional airport setting although this is not essential. You will hold a valid ATCO licence with appropriate ratings as detailed in the person specification.

You will have a passion for aviation and a desire to be part of a developing Air Traffic Control team. Strong communication skills are essential with ability to make decisions and multitask in a challenging and rewarding environment.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that Doncaster Sheffield Airport thrives. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement and a generous pension scheme.

Please ensure you view the job summary as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Please complete the application form and return by 2nd November 2025 to

dsarecruitment@doncaster.gov.uk

It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing 3rd November 2025 and that interviews will be held on week commencing 24th November 2025.

For further details or to arrange informal chat please email: dsarecruitment@doncaster.gov.uk and we will respond to arrange a convenient time.