Air Traffic Controllers

Bournemouth Airport Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK airport authority is seeking experienced Air Traffic Controllers to join their team in Bournemouth. This role involves managing diverse air traffic in a dynamic environment, requiring specific qualifications like a UK CAA‑issued ADI licence and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including Loss of Licence insurance and training for professional development. Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter for consideration.

Benefits

Loss of Licence insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discounts at airport retailers

Qualifications

• Hold a UK CAA‑issued ADI licence and validate at Bournemouth Airport.
• Have a UK Class 3 Medical (or meet the standard).
• Meet ATCO English Language Proficiency Level 5 (ICAO Level 5).
• Complete a DBS / criminal record check.
• Provide a minimum of five years' referencing history.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse and demanding air traffic within Class D airspace.
• Coordinate traffic across a wide range of flight profiles and procedures.
• Adapt to the pressures and demands of a safety‑critical role.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

UK CAA‑issued ADI licence

UK Class 3 Medical

ATCO English Language Proficiency Level 5

Tools

Radar and tower control software

Job description

We’re looking for experienced Air Traffic Controllers to join our professional, close‑knit team at Bournemouth Airport. Operating within Class D airspace, you’ll manage a diverse and demanding traffic mix across a wide range of flight profiles and procedures. This is a hands‑on operational role offering real variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic airport environment.

What You’ll Need

You will hold a UK CAA‑issued ADI licence (APS desirable) and be required to validate at Bournemouth Airport as part of your continued employment. You will have a UK Class 3 Medical (or be able to meet the standard) and meet ATCO English Language Proficiency Level 5 (ICAO Level 5). We are looking for a flexible and resilient individual with excellent communication skills, who can cope with the pressures and demands of this safety‑critical role and adapt their approach as circumstances require. You must also be able to successfully complete a DBS / criminal record check and provide a minimum of five years’ referencing history.

Ideally, you will also hold an APP rating and a Meteorological Observing Certificate. Experience of at least two years as a valid radar and tower controller would be highly beneficial, providing you with the background to operate effectively in a demanding, dynamic air traffic environment.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary based on experience and ratings, along with Loss of Licence insurance, life assurance, and a pension scheme. Additional benefits include free on‑site parking while on duty, free airport parking for holidays (subject to availability), a Cycle to Work scheme, and staff discounts at airport retailers, restaurants, and World Duty Free. High‑quality training is also provided to support your continued professional development.

Working Pattern

This is a full‑time role with a rotating shift pattern.

How to apply

If you are interested e‑mail your CV along with a covering letter/e‑mail explaining why you would be suitable for the role to [e-mail]

Please note if you have not heard from us within four weeks please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.