Air Traffic Control Assistant

Provide safe and efficient Air Traffic Services.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Provide safe and efficient Air Traffic Services.

You have:

  • High school diploma or certificate is required
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Air Traffic Services is required
  • Valid driving license with category A or B is required
  • Valid Air Traffic Control License is required
  • Training in Air Traffic Control Service is required
  • Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required

Contract

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Result of Service

Safe, reliable and efficient Air Traffic Service according to established procedures.

Work Location

Aviation Section, Rumbek

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the Aviation Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and based in Rumbek. The incumbent reports directly to the Officer-in-Charge of Rumbek Air Operations. Duties and responsibilities - Under the delegated authority, The Air Traffic Contral Assistant will be responsible for: • Provision of appropriate Air Traffic Services (Aerodrome Flight Information) to all known air traffic according to the established procedure (ref. ICAO Annexes, Documents, ATC Manual, AIP etc, SOP). • Provision of Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) and Alerting Service to all known air traffic under the jurisdiction according to the established procedures. • Provision of apron management and bay assignment for accommodating different categories of aircraft during peak hour. • Slotting and sequencing of air traffic for smooth operation during peak hour (providing flight information). • Planning and scheduling of day-to-day ATS operational work. • Coordinating with different units involved in the airport operation for smooth operation of flight. • Checking serviceability of aviation equipment. • Checking runway condition as and when required. • Coordinating with Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit/ Air Operations Unit/ Juba Flight Following Unit for safe/ efficient air operations.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma or certificate is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Air Traffic Services is required Valid driving license with category A or B is required Valid Air Traffic Control License is required. Training in Air Traffic Control Service is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to provide air traffic services under pressure? This assesses your ability to perform under stressful conditions in air traffic control. Discuss a specific instance, detailing your actions and the outcome.
What procedures do you follow to ensure aeronautical information is accurate? The interviewer wants to evaluate your attention to detail and understanding of procedures. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage coordination with multiple units during peak traffic hours? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with apron management and how you handle bay assignments. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to checking serviceability of aviation equipment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you ensure the safety of operations during your shifts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take if there is a runway condition concern? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with changes in international aviation regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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