ATC Clearance Delivery Officer
| Company: | Leeds Bradford Airport Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS19 7TU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Role Title: ATC Clearance Delivery Officer
Closing Date: 14th September 2026
Responsible to: Senior CDO
Leeds Bradford Airport is one of the fastest-growing regional airports in the UK, welcoming up to 4 million passengers through our
doors every year. We are committed to employing high-quality people who are ambitious to succeed and support our exciting plans
for the future, whilst delivering outstanding service for our customers.
We understand that our employees are our most important asset when it comes to providing the best service possible to our
customers. We therefore operate with a ONE TEAM mentality, to enable us to DO THE RIGHT THING and ultimately BE THE BEST in what
we do.
To support the Air traffic Control team, we are looking to recruit Clearance Delivery Officers to join Leeds Bradford Airport, to
assist in providing an outstanding and seamless service.
Main Responsibilities
This is an entry level role into a career in Air Traffic Control
* The CDO is responsible to the Senior CDO for the provision of general assistance to the on duty ATCOs to ensure the safe,
expeditious and efficient provision of the Air Traffic Service.
* Provide specialist operational support to the ATCOs in both Tower and Radar positions.
* Provide Clearance Delivery function in VCR in support of the Aerodrome ATCO.
* Liaise with other operational departments.
* Provide Meteorological observations and dissemination via the METCOM.
* Maintain currency of MET certification.
* Carry out simulator pilot duties where trained.
* Other Operational Support Assistant duties as directed by management.
* To maintain the highest possible standards, professionalism and customer focus when representing the department and the
Airport.
* Performing safety duties in accordance with the LBA Safety Management Manual.
Person Specification
* Working Experience in an ATC environment
* Experience of using Microsoft Office software
* Basic knowledge of airport and aircraft operations
* Self-motivated, flexible approach and attitude
* Ability to manage own workload
* Work well under pressure
* Met Observers Certificate Air Ground Radio Operators Licence (desirable)
* Ability to work at one team, working together for the business
* Desire to be the best and excel in all they do
* Always willing to do the right thing with strong customer service focus.
* Developed leadership skills
* Capable of independently managing tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure settings
* Good written/verbal communication skills
* Good computer literacy
Shifts: 6 on 3 off – 37 hours per week (Rotational shifts)
Salary: Competitive, base on experience
Due to security checks required for this role, all candidates will be subject to a basic criminal record check and must be able to
provide a continuous five year checkable work history with verified gaps in employment. Full details and dates of all periods of
employment/unemployment/education must be provided for the previous five years.