Manager Air Traffic Control

Job Title: Manager Air Traffic Control

Location: Warton- 5 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £118,000+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Manager of Air Traffic Control is responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of Air Navigation Services at Warton Aerodrome, ensuring safe and effective flying operations. Acting as the key point of contact, they lead a team of 14 Air Traffic Controllers and Engineers, overseeing operational delivery, facilities, equipment, and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

The role includes coordinating operational activities, aligning capability and governance across the Air Sector, and supporting strategic service growth. It also ensures full compliance with CAA and MAA regulations, as well as internal standards such as EN9100, SHE, and air safety management, maintaining safe operations and managing risk to ALARP levels.

Core duties:

• Responsible to the Aerodrome Manager for the provision of an effective and compliant Air Navigation Service Provision, ensuring maintenance of regulatory approvals in support of ‘Operational Delivery’
• Manage the Aerodrome’s Air Navigation Service Provision associated facilities, people, processes, day to day business activities, and capability including the communication, navigation and surveillance equipment
• To ensure that all ATS staff are adequately trained and competent to carry out the ATS task and, where necessary, are appropriately licensed, in accordance with the requirements of the Unit Training Plan and the Unit Competence Scheme
• Support the Head of Operations in the development and exploitation of business and service opportunities for the benefit of the Air Sector
• As an operational risk owner support the AM(MF)’s safety argument and Risk to Life position through effective mitigation of risk to ALARP
• Work in partnership with internal teams and external partners including the CAA, NATS, the MoD, Airspace working groups and National Airspace forums to develop and exploit Operational Delivery business opportunities
• Lead the Air Traffic Services Unit on behalf of the business to develop the team and capabilities to meet the future business requirements, associated strategies, and opportunities

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience in the delivery of Air Navigation Service Provision and the UK CAA regulatory environment. Extensive Knowledge of the below regulations:
  • 373 /2017
  • 340 /2015
  • 376 /2014
  • An understanding & knowledge of ATS military regulations is useful
• Proven management skills
• Previous UK Civilian Air Traffic Controller endorsements in ADI and APS

The ATC Team:

The Air Traffic Services Manager leads and develops a team of 14 Air Traffic Controllers and Air Traffic Engineers, ensuring the effective delivery of Air Navigation Services in support of safe and efficient flying operations at Warton Aerodrome. The role is centred on enabling team performance, coordinating daily operational activities through key leads (SATCO and SATE), and ensuring the team is equipped, supported, and aligned to meet the operational needs of the business.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a good sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 14th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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