At a Glance
- Tasks: Support realistic air traffic control simulations and create training scenarios.
- Company: Join Airservices Australia, a leader in aviation safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, extensive training, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and diversity.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for tech and gaming with a meaningful career in aviation.
- Qualifications: No aviation experience needed; strong communication and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 118220 - 118220 $ per year.
Play a vital role supporting Air Traffic Control simulation training. No aviation experience required, extensive training provided. Salary: $118,220 + 14% superannuation upon successful completion of the training program.
Summary
Turn your passion for gaming and/or technology, technical aptitude and problem-solving skills into an exciting opportunity with Airservices Australia. As an Air Traffic Control Simulator Support Officer, you'll support realistic air traffic control simulations for Trainee Air Traffic Controllers.
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world's airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia's busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team helps secure the future of Australia's skies and keeps it amongst the safest in the world.
We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.
The Role & The Team
As a Simulator Support Officer, you will be part of a specialist team responsible for supporting the delivery of Air Traffic Control simulation exercises used to train and maintain operational capability across Airservices. Working closely with instructors, trainees and operational stakeholders, you will perform simulator pilot and controller functions, create realistic training scenarios and adapt simulations in real time to achieve training objectives.
The team is passionate about delivering high-quality training experiences and takes pride in providing realistic simulation environments that prepare Air Traffic Controllers for operational success. Extensive training is provided to ensure you are set up for success in this role and while prior aviation industry experience is not required it is valuable. This role involves working on a rotating 7 day roster to support operational requirements.
Key Requirements
- You are a proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and can process multiple sources of information simultaneously.
- You communicate effectively, remain calm under pressure and have a strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to assess information and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level computer literacy and ability to learn new systems and technologies.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Aviation, Air Traffic Control, simulator operations or operational training experience will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of aviation operations and radiotelephony phraseology (desirable not required).
At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Security Clearance
To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.
Simulator Support Officer in Sydney employer: Air Services Australia
Airservices Australia is an exceptional employer that values community engagement and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment that prioritises stakeholder trust and community interests.
