Specialist - ATS Training

Curriculum and Course design

• Preparing syllabi, lessons, and examination papers for theoretical parts of conversion and refresher courses and primer courses for all participants prior to their external courses in ATC
• Prepare and update ATC training manuals to meet requirements of specific courses or individual students on an ad hoc basis in accordance with requirements.
• Development of ATS simulator courses appropriate to the requirements of all operational staff in the Emirates ACC.
• Design and monitoring of simulation exercises and the development and evaluation of procedures and airspace structuring.
• Develop yearly Emergency Continuation courses to meet requirements as laid down in the UAE CARs and present these courses to all operational staff as part of the competency program

• Prepare a Progress Check and Assessment plan and update to ensure trainees are provided with the optimum training as per requirements of CARs
• Plan simulator roster to ensure adequate numbers of ATSIs, pseudo pilots and trainees are available to provide right training delivery
• Ensure all documentation required to run training programs as per schedule is in place
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure are available to run training programs

• Ongoing communication with MATC, SATCS, SUOS, ATC Supervisor, Head Airspace Coordination, Q&S Manager and other GCAA department managers and staff to discuss and/or resolve ATC training related issues.

• Conduct simulation exercises to train, develop and validate ATC and training staff to the required GCAA standard.
• Provide training to participants through “classroom” and OTJ training within the stipulated guidelines and timelines

• Ensure that all equipment and training facilities are functional to facilitate participants learning in the most appropriate manner.

• Assess performance and test results in respect of ATCO License/Rating, written/oral exams and prepare progress reports in accordance with GCAA regulations.
• Carry out Periodic Proficiency Checking as Unit Examiners on all ATCOs, Deputy Supervisors and Supervisors in both theoretical knowledge and practical performance at regular intervals as determined by the GCAA.
• Responsible for providing participants with the necessary development courses to further develop their careers.
• Carry out periodic interviews with Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors and OJTIs on the progress of students undergoing operational training

• Performing ATCO duties to maintain the high standard and quality of operational validation expected of an ATC Instructor and to reflect professional techniques/procedures in course content and material of courses presented

• 3 years of experience in continuous operational duties as a certified controller.
• Thorough and updated operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of air traffic services in the Emirates FIR.