The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working requests will be considered.
Closing date: 5 July 2026
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is preparing to relaunch, in preparation for this we are seeking to appoint a Senior Air Traffic Services Assistant to be part of new and exciting team who will be involved in helping the airport to open and grow.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the leadership team for the department whilst maintaining operational capability working directly alongside experienced Tower and Radar controllers at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Supporting real‑time air traffic control operations whilst being part of the management and development of the unit, continuing to develop your career in one of the most respected and safety‑critical sectors in the world.
It is an opportunity to be part of developing a new team who are passionate about delivering safe, efficient and timely air travel to passengers from across the UK at the UK’s newest airport. This opportunity offers the chance to advance your career at a modern and forward‑looking air traffic control unit.
This role is ideal for individuals looking to continue to develop their career in aviation. You’ll play a key part in ensuring safety by providing operational, technical and administrative support to the Fly Doncaster Air Traffic Control team.
As part of the leadership team for the you will take on a vital role in developing and maintaining the ANSP operational, safety, compliance regulatory and business requirements.
About the Role
The Senior Air Traffic Services Assistant is accountable to the Head of Air Traffic Services for the efficient management and training of ATSAs, maintaining standards and competence, whilst adhering to all statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition to the above the Senior ATSA will be a qualified ATS providing operational support across the Air Traffic Services team to deliver a safe and efficient service for all air traffic in and out of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including SARG and the CAA, relaying information, prioritising tasks and coordinating flight schedules and messages to relevant parties so they are aware of changes and updates that may affect airspace in a timely manner.
Key responsibilities include:
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Manage and develop a team of ATSA’s
- To liaise with those Airport Departments which are affected by ATSA duties.
- Facilitation of Meteorological services, including annual Meteorological Office Inspection and ensuring all ATC personnel achieve the required competency standards.
- Met examiner for all ATC personnel ensuring that all required standards are being achieved, and ensuring that the meteorological information archive system is appropriately managed.
- The management of ATSA’s training, including initial validation and annual competency, in accordance with the ATSA manual.
- The management of ATCO’s training in ATSA duties, for periods when an ATSA is not available, in the use of Airport flight information software, flight planning and meteorological systems, completion of NOTAMs and SNOWTAMS, and any other ATSA tasks they may be required to perform.
- Maintenance and input of information to the Airport flight information software and systems, and being an active member of the user group.
- To represent the department in various meetings, including the safety management team on ATC related issues.
- To provide relevant Managers with accurate; daily and monthly ATC statistics, thus contributing to corporate reports.
- All duties associated with ATSA responsibilities
The successful Candidate:
The successful candidate will have recent experience as a Senior Air Traffic Services Assistant or have appropriate experience as an Air Traffic Services Assistant.
You will have a passion for aviation and a desire to be part of and help develop the Air Traffic Control team. Strong communication skills are essential with ability to make decisions and multitask in a challenging and rewarding environment.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that Doncaster Sheffield Airport thrives. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement and a generous pension scheme.
Please ensure you view the job summary and progression criteria as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Along with the opportunity to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring DSA thrives, we can offer you:
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Leading defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- 29 days annual leave (rising to 34 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays
- Eligibility for Shared Cost AVCs
- Relocation package up to £8.5K
- Broad range of family friendly workplace policies
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work and home technology salary sacrifice schemes
- Wide range of employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Financial wellbeing support including affordable loans
- Free access to Occupational Health, counselling and physiotherapy
It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing 6th July 2026 and that interviews will be held on week commencing 20th July 2026.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email
[email protected] or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
