AirNav Ireland is a commercial semi-state company that provides air traffic management (ATM) services in Irish airspace and at State airports and communication services on the eastern North Atlantic. North Atlantic Communications (NAC) provides operational services on a 24-hour basis 365 days per annum.
We are currently seeking applications for the position of Aeronautical Radio Officer based in Shannon, Co. Clare. The salary scale for the Aeronautical Radio Officer ranges from €41,921 to €84,784 and entry in will be at the first scale point. This grade also attracts a shift premium, and all training will be provided.
Job Purpose
An Aeronautical Radio Officer is required to perform operational duties by engaging in assigned duties that ensure the safe and efficient operation of aeronautical communications services.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaison between pilots of aircraft and oceanic air traffic control centres.
- Provide joint aeronautical communications with NARTEL stations.
- Tasks related to Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
- Co-ordination with radio network centres, airline operating companies and the offices of MET, AIS and other such agencies.
- Operation of computer-based flight data processing systems.
- Operation of computer-based message switching system for the exchange of internal flight data.
- Supervision of automated broadcast system for the dissemination of weather information to aircraft in flight.
- Other duties as may be assigned, where appropriate.
Reports To: Watch Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Relationships
Internal:
In addition to direct reporting relationship(s), the post holder is required to have close liaison with all personnel and Directorates in the Company including: Head of Operations NAC, ATS/AIS/ENG Shannon, Dublin and Cork, Eng Division NAC
External:
The postholder is required to liaise with all appropriate external bodies, providers, suppliers and companies including AFTN subscribers at Irish Airports; MET centres, Irish Coastguard; Irish Air Corps; Irish Naval Service; Shanwick Oceanic Air Traffic Control, Prestwick, Scotland, Noth Atlantic Aeronautical Communications Centres at Gander, Reykjavik, Santa Maria and New York.
PERSON SPECIFICATON
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
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How to Apply / Contact
Email CVs and Cover Letter to [email protected] The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 1st November 2024, 16.00hrs. Late applications will not be accepted.
Note: Applicants will be required to attend for interview and in addition will be required to undergo an in-person typing test (candidates must have a typing speed of not less than 30 words per minute with an accuracy score of not less than 75%) and may be called to aptitude testing. Successful candidates will be assessed throughout their training programme and competency must be achieved at each stage to qualify as an Aeronautical Radio Officer. Successful candidates must also pass an ELPAC (level 5) English Proficiency Assessment.
Please note a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.
AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbreviations:
AFTN: Aeronautical Fixed Telephone Network AIS: Aeronautical Information Service ATS: Air Traffic Service ENG: Engineering MET: Meteorological
NAC: North Atlantic Communications NARTEL: North Atlantic Radio Telephone SAR: Search and Rescue