Skip to main content
← Back to jobs
External apply Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Controller

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER – APPROACH – ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

GANS- Global Air Navigation Service · United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Abu Dhabi Airport · Onsite · Internship

Salary: GAL ANS offers attractive salary and benefits package GAL Air Navigation Services LLC is currently seeking Approach Controllers to join its expanding team at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Role overview

About this role

<p>GAL Air Navigation Services LLC is currently seeking Approach Controllers to join its expanding team at Abu Dhabi International Airport.</p> <p>As an Approach Controller you will be responsible for the safe and expeditious delivery of Air Traffic Services at Abu Dhabi International Airport in accordance with National and/or International Civil Aviation Regulations, policies, procedures and recommendations.</p> <p>GAL Air Navigation Services LLC is currently seeking Approach Controllers to join its expanding team at Abu Dhabi Airport.&nbsp; As an Approach Controller you will be responsible for the safe and expeditious delivery of Air Traffic Services at Abu Dhabi International Airport in accordance with National and/or International Civil Aviation Regulations, policies, procedures and recommendations.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>GAL Air Navigation Services</strong></p> <p>GAL Air Navigation Services L.L.C. is a leading provider of specialized technical services in the field of Air Traffic Management in the United Arab Emirates handling close to half a million air traffic movements annually within the UAE FIR.</p> <p>GAL ANS is a private company registered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and employs close to 1000 aviation professionals, around 50% of whom are UAE Nationals.</p> <p>Current customers include Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You will perform all duties related to the provision of Radar Approach Services in a modern ATS environment;</li> <li>Participate as a vital team-member to maintain safety, efficiency and capacity for the provision of services by GAL ANS;</li> <li>Provide Air Traffic Services to aircraft operating &nbsp;within assigned controlled airspace ensuring the delivery of a safe, orderly and expeditious air traffic service;</li> <li>Ensuring that you are up to date with all regulations and procedures through unit briefings or self-briefings;</li> <li>Maintaining standard separation between all aircraft in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and unit procedures.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current valid ATC License to include a valid Approach Surveillance (APS) validation;</li> <li>Minimum ICAO Level 4 English Language Proficiency, preferably level 5;</li> <li>Current ICAO Class III Medical Certification (or equivalent);</li> <li>An On-the-Job-Training Instructors qualification is desirable;</li> <li>Previous UAE/GCC experience is desirable but not essential.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Experience</strong></p> <p>Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a <strong><u>currently validated</u></strong> Approach Radar (APS) Controller at a recognized major international airport, preferably with parallel runways, handling over 100,000 annual air traffic operations.</p>