Air Traffic Controller | Approach Control Surveillance

About Airways:

Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, Each Other, Excellence and Success in all that we do.

Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Role:

To ensure the safe, customer focussed efficient and cost-effective delivery of Air Navigation Services throughout New Zealand’s Flight Information Region.

To provide safe and efficient Approach Control Surveillance services to Airways customers. To enhance the productivity and job satisfaction of all members of the team, and the Air Traffic Services operation as a whole, by contributing positively to the ongoing development of procedures, systems, and work practices.

If you are a demonstrated top-class Controller who is keen to develop your skills and capabilities while working in an exciting and dynamic team environment, then read on.

We are seeking experienced Surveillance Controllers to join our Christchurch based surveillance team.

About You:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Air Traffic Control Licence with a Surveillance Rating and are able to satisfy the pre-requisites to commence on-the-job training on an Approach Control Surveillance Sector (an Approach Control Procedural Rating may also be required for some sectors).
• Legal authority to live and work in NZ.
• Proven track record of safe operational performance.
• Excellent work ethic and positive attitude towards the job, your team and the organisation.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours that reflect the Airways values.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to problem-solves.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team and business environment, collaborate with people, show resilience and agility, take ownership and focus on delivering successful outcomes.
  

You should also note: 

• Preference will be given to applicants who hold or have previously held a New Zealand CAR Part 65 Air Traffic Controller Licence (with a Surveillance Rating/validation.
  

To Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Airways working in our Air Traffic Services team.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction check etc.

Please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) via the job advertisement.

Application closing date is 23 December 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in. 

Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered. This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, a criminal conviction check and reference checks.

Please note that following the closing date of this advert, the Christmas holiday period will cause a delay in the recruitment process as it will resume once staff return from leave. Thank you for your understanding.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates.