JAMAICA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
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A Statutory Body and portfolio entity of the
Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport
invites applications from suitably qualified persons
to be considered for the position of :
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTRUCTOR
(Civil Aviation Authority Training Institute)
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent is responsible for instructional delivery of courses offered by the Civil Aviation Authority Training Institute. This includes conducting lectures, supervising, guiding and assessing student performance, preparing lesson plans, teaching aids, equipment, classrooms and laboratories for the smooth conduct of lectures and; preparing and administering examinations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Air Traffic Management or equivalent; and
- Successful completion of the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Training Instructor Course (TIC) Parts 1 & 2
- Certificate in Microsoft Office Suite applications (would be an asset)
- Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Air Traffic Control or an Aviation discipline
KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Sound knowledge of local and international civil aviation regulations and procedures
- Sound knowledge of appropriate training technologies
- Sound knowledge of the role and function of the International Civil AviationOrganization (ICAO) and other international civil aviation agencies
- Working knowledge of the role and function of TRAINAIR Plus
KEY NON-TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Current/Previous Rating in an Aviation discipline
- Good teaching skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Publishing Software and Microsoft Office applications
- Well-developed human relations skills
- Well-developed analytical skills and sound judgment
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist in the planning, development and implementation of training courses.
- Conduct lectures in accordance with duty assignments.
- Supervise, guide and assess students’ performance in simulation exercises and provide practical demonstrations, briefing and debriefing sessions.
- Prepare lesson plans, teaching aids, equipment and classroom/simulator rooms for the smooth conduct of lectures and simulation sessions.
- Assist in the administration and scoring of written, oral and practical examinations.
- Prepare progress reports on course participants and make recommendations in relation to performance, aptitude, attitude, etc.
- Assist in the administration and evaluation of Course Opinion Questionnaires (COQs).
- Assist in the conduct of conversion seminars for successful course participants before field assignment.
- Assist in the design, development and conduct of simulator exercises for proficiency checks of operational controllers.
- Assist in the planning and conduct of seminars for the purpose of updating operational personnel on pertinent Air Traffic Services technological and or procedural developments
- Participate in end-of-course reviews.
- Recognize, report, co-ordinate and facilitate the correction of equipment failure or malfunction.
- Assist in orienting new students to the training environment.
- Monitor student attendance, achievements and behaviour.
- Participate in professional improvement activities and in-service training programs.
- Assist in the preparation and administration of written examinations to field trainees undergoing on-the-job training.
Applicants who satisfy the job requirements should submit electronic applications by
January 17, 2025 using the online portal.
Cover Letters should be addressed to:
DIRECTOR GENERAL
JAMAICA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
4 WINCHESTER ROAD
KINGSTON 10
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Initial Publication Date: October 5, 2024
Re-Published December 19, 2024
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Last updated on Oct 6, 2024