Air Traffic Control Officer (Tower/Radar)

Based at East Midlands Airport

Permanent role

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Industry leading salary.
• Loss of license scheme
• Online access to GP service – 24/7.

We are currently looking for a dual rated ATCO to join our air traffic team.  The successful applicant should preferably hold Aerodrome and Approach Radar ratings in the UK and a valid EU Class 3 medical certificate.

We operate 24/7 365 days a year, and can offer the successful candidate a challenging and rewarding working environment. With over 4 million passengers per year, and as the busiest pure freight airport in the UK, you can expect a diverse traffic mix from light aircraft all the way up to regular 747 operations. EMA also forms part of the UK LARS network providing the full range of UK FIS across the midlands. 

Over the next few years, MAG will be investing over £20 million in upgrading and modernising EMA ATC equipment.  This will see the introduction of advanced surface movement radar and brand new simulator facilities. 

If you would like to advance your ATC career at a modern, forward looking ATC unit, with plenty of opportunities for career development, then please apply below.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity