Air Traffic Controller

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Full-time Other-General
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Location
abu dhabi, abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Manage and control air traffic within UAE FIR safely.
  • Manage air traffic flow as required to avoid congestion in or beyond UAE FIR.
  • Manage high workloads and stress, in particular dealing with emergencies and unusual circumstances.
  • Communicate instructions to pilots clearly to manage and control air traffic.
  • Co‑ordinate with external agencies when required and in a timely manner.
  • Report failures, conditions, and procedures likely to constitute a risk to safety and/or regularity.
  • Report incidents and abnormal occurrences to the ATC Watch Supervisor.
Support Development
  • Participate on an ad hoc basis in simulation exercises and development of procedures and airspace restructuring.
  • Participate on an ad hoc basis in configuration testing and commissioning of new or upgraded ATC systems.
  • Perform other duties related to ANS commensura...