ICAO Roster-Air Traffic Controller - Aerodrome Tower

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Obtain, as soon as possible, aerodrome control rating for selected airport.

Perform tower controller’s duties at airport being rated.

Maintain coordination with military controller, if applicable, and other ATC units.

Provide on-the-job training on approach radar control to nationals who have had basic air traffic control training.

Assess performance of the trainee controllers and recommend, or otherwise, their rating as tower controllers.

Hand over approach radar control duties to nationals who have been rated, while retaining a supervisory role. 

Ensure that ATC procedures and instructions at area control centre are up-to-date and in conformity with ICAO requirements, as well as responding to the needs of other users of the airport.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

1. Professional qualifications and training as air traffic controller. 
2. ATC license with rating in approach control and ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4. 
3. At least five years’ experience in approach radar control at a mid-size airport, preferably with joint civil/military traffic.
4. Experience in the on-the-job training controllers and as supervisor. 
5. Ratings and experience in tower and area/route radar control an advantage. 6. Familiarity with ICAO Annexes 1 and 11 and related ICAO documents and manuals. 
6. Familiarity with ICAO Annexes 1 and 11 and related ICAO documents and manuals.

• A good command of oral and written English.

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term) 

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. 

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).