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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY DEPUTY R.G. LE HÉRISSIER OF ST. SAVIOUR
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 3rd JUNE 2008
Question
What procedures are in place to ensure that local candidates are in place to compete for the position of Air Traffic Controller?
Answer
An Air Traffic Controller is a role that is highly specialised and one which requires extensive training and development.
Jersey Airport has a programme in place to train ATCOs (at present there are four trainees on a three year programme), but, from time to time, it is necessary to supplement the team with experienced qualified staff.
The ATC unit does not currently have its full complement of ATCO as not all trainees reach the required standard. The situation is further complicated by a requirement to release a number of experienced controllers to develop and deliver the new ATC centre.
In order to correct the situation the ATS management in conjunction with the Airport Operations Director has formulated the following plan.
- T o introduce a regular and structured liaison with Island schools and careers officers toraise the profile of ATCas a dynamicandrewardingcareer. This can be achievedby regular school visits and by better promotionofthe opportunities available. This plan will enableusto develop our requirement earlierand to correctly service the unit with the trained staff needed.
- In the short term experiencedATCO are needed in order to deliver trained staff in theshortest possible time. This will re-establish the unit manningatthe correct levels and add the flexibility needed to allow the current staff to deliver the newATC building in2010.The only option available to deliver staff in this timescale is J catexternalrecruitment.
Posts are advertised both locally and in the UK. Preference will be given to any locally qualified ATCO who meets the essential criteria for the post, whether currently residing in Jersey or not.