Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant


Company:	Marshall of Cambridge Holdings Ltd
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB5 8RY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%

Working on site in Cambridge

Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909

We are currently seeking a Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant to join our small and highly motivated team at Cambridge City Airport.

The Trainee Air Traffic Services Assistant reports to the Manager - Air Traffic Assistants and Compliance and their role is assist the controllers (ATCOs) to provide a safe, expeditious and orderly flow of aircraft movements.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing support to the ATCOs in a safe manner within the ATC function

Operating as an assistant ensuring compliance with the Aerodrome Safety Management System including Change Management process where applicable

Embracing the company's approach to Safety Culture

Reporting occurrences that may not be captured by the MOR scheme and other safety related information perceived to be an actual or potential hazard to aviation safety

Operating to the unit ATSA training plan, in conjunction with the MATA & C and where part of that training aim to meet the appropriate milestones prior to the commencement of unsupervised operational duty

Preparing and disseminating meteorology observations and aeronautical information for the benefit of controllers and aircraft pilots

Tasks will include:

Operating as an ATSA to assist the controllers to provide a safe, expeditious and orderly flow of aircraft movements

Post-employment gaining a Meteorological Observers qualification to enable you to prepare and disseminate meteorology observations and aeronautical information for the benefit of controllers and aircraft pilots

Passing information to other members of staff on Aircraft movements, Flight bookings, Royal Flights, Navigation warnings and other Airspace activity, and send flight plans and departure slot related messages to external agencies

In the event of an aircraft emergency, making 999 calls and following the ATC Actions within the Airport Emergency Plans

Participating in operating the Air Traffic Services simulator

Any other reasonable duties as requested by your Manager

Please apply if you have most of the following:

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

UK driving license and good colour perception are also a requirement

Prior experience in an air traffic environment (desirable)

Prior experience of managing a small team (desirable)

Additional Local Needs

Security clearance required

GSAT approval required

Occasional business travel requirement

Physically able to access stairs (to access visual control room in ATC tower)

Requirement to be risk/hazard analysis trained

Disability Confident Scheme

Are you eligible for a guaranteed interview? If you identify as disabled under the Disability Confident Scheme, a care leaver, have experience in care, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify. If you meet the essential criteria for the role, reach out to

A Resourcing team member will respond to you as soon as possible.

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