About Aquila ATMS

At Aquila Air Traffic Management Services (ATMS), we are dedicated to creating a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrives. As a joint venture between NATS and Thales, we combine the expertise of leading air traffic control services and global systems integration to deliver cutting-edge solutions in air traffic management.

Join us in shaping the future of air traffic management, and together, we will elevate aviation safety and efficiency worldwide!

The Role

We are looking for an Air Traffic Engineer to join our team supporting Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems at MOD sites in Lincolnshire. Based at RAF Coningsby, you will provide engineering support to a wide range of Air Traffic Management equipment located at RAF Coningsby, Waddington, Cranwell, Barkston Heath and AWR Holbeach, within Service Operating Area 8.

Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personell (ATSEP) and specific ATM Communication Navigation Surveillance equipment training will be provided.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Undertake 1st and 2nd Line maintenance activities to ensure that all aspects of UK Service Operations Delivery for Aquila are carried out in accordance with all current CAA, MAA, MOD and Government legislative regulations to achieve the maximum ATM equipment availability for the Customer and for the avoidance of contractual Service Penalties

Complying with the policies, procedures and processes to ensure Aquila maintains its ATM Equipment Approved Organisation Scheme (AAOS) certification and relevant BS EN ISO accreditation

Maintaining all equipment competencies and mandatory training requirements

Liaison with ATCOs, for the restoration or removal of ATM equipment to/from service

Undertake On-Call duties on a rostered basis

Escalate serious technical service failures through the SDM and ASD to the National Incident Manager

Adherence to all Aquila H&S, Risk, Quality, Environmental Protection and associated process within their operating area

Assist in the day-to-day management of locally stored spares

This is a hands-on technical role requiring confidence, tenacity and a high level of electronic engineering knowledge to succeed in delivering a first class service to our Customers.

About You

You're a capable and professional electronics engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys making a tangible impact. You will have an interest in aviation, Linux based IT systems, and networks. You build trust quickly, are an excellent team player with strong communication skills and bring experience in multiple aspects of ATM engineering

Candidate must be able to obtain UK SC and operate on ITAR equipment.

The ideal candidate for this role will:

Hold a full, valid UK driving licence (Group B, Manual Gearbox)

Have Colour Perception Vision “safe”

Hold an engineering qualification to ONC/BTEC Level 3 or above or equivalent in either of the following disciplines:
- Electronic or electrical
- Telecommunications
- Computer systems
- Data communications

Be willing and physically able to climb and work at height (undertaking MATS training)

Be adaptable, flexible and responsive to business needs at possible short notice and in alternative locations

Must be able to prioritise under pressure, be technically competent to work on a wide range of mechanical, electronic, computing and network equipment, and have a logical approach to problem solving

Have proven experience maintaining ATM Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems preferably within the military ATM environment (Desirable)

Have experience in utilising software to interrogate/investigate equipment issues (Desirable)

You also:

Promote Aquila’s Just Culture, reporting incidents, safety non compliance, or potential issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
Consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with Aquila’s core values and leadership behaviours in all actions and decisions.

Benefits

Core Benefits

218 hours (approx. 27 days) annual leave + 1 Company Day to be used at Christmas (Excluding Bank Holidays).
Time off to volunteer (up to 3 days per annum)
Company Pension Plan (Aquila contribution = employee contribution + 1%, up to 7%)
Life Assurance (2x basic salary or up to 8x if in the pension scheme)
Income Protection
Company paid Healthcare Cash Plan
Gain Share Incentive Plan (discretionary bonus)
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling

Flexible Benefits

Through Aquila’s flexible benefits platform, you can tailor your package, including:

Additional Healthcare Cash Plan options
Additional PMI cover
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounts at high street retailers

Family, Wellbeing & Lifestyle

Enhanced Maternity pay
Enhanced Paternity leave & pay
Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
Mental Health First Aiders
Recognition through Altair Award
Employee referral bonus

Security Clearance Statement

Due to the nature of the work that we do, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Equal Opportunities, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Aquila ATMS is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made fairly and without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Air Traffic Engineer