Air Traffic Engineer

Job description

Air Traffic Engineer

Would you like to be involved in maintaining the wide range of communication, navigational and surveillance equipment used in Air Traffic Control? We currently have a vacancy for an Air Traffic Engineer at our site in Warton.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to join a specialist team, enabling you to learn a lot and progress your career.

Your main responsibilities as an Air Traffic Engineer will involve:

Maintaining equipment such as; Instrument Landing System, Distance Measuring Equipment, Airfield Surveillance Radar, Non Directional Beacon, High Resolution Direction Finder, Radio Transmitters and Receivers and Voice Communication Control System

Maintaining equipment within Air Traffic Control and on the airfield

Carrying out routine maintenance of equipment

Reacting to faults and dealing with them appropriately

Working on on-going projects and improving the systems

Your skills and qualifications:

HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

All applicants must either hold a valid CAA Personal Technical Certificate (PTC) or provide evidence of competency on relevant air traffic equipment

Experience in fault investigation and rectification to component level and be familiar with basic and specialist telecommunications test equipment

Worked within a radio or radar environment – basic training and/ or experience

Civil or military airfield experience

A good understanding of Windows and Linux/Unix PC architecture plus network and data communications knowledge is desirable

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for you to be able to work as part of a team and independently with the ability to liaise with a variety of different people within the business.

Salary: £35,660+ (Commensurate with skills and experience)

Location: Warton

You will have the opportunity to work shifts, providing an uplift on your salary.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Military Air & Information

The Military Air & Information (MAI) business has been structured to create a focused business, designed to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. The MAI business has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

MAI has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. MAI recognises training as a key enabler to deliver military capability, bringing together experience in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions to military customers around the world. This is a powerful combination.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to give real advantage to our customers worldwide. Trusted to deliver - always.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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