FLIGHT DATA PROCESSORS: AGE 18 - 20

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THE JAMAICA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

a Statutory Body and portfolio entity of the 

 Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport

is seeking to recruit candidates interested in pursuing a career with a global impact in aviation.

If you are technologically savvy, spatially aware with an acute ability for multi-tasking in a                  real-time fast-paced working environment, then you may have key skills required to be considered for a career in Air Traffic Control, commencing at the entry level of Flight Data Processor.

FLIGHT DATA PROCESSORS

JOB SUMMARY

The Flight Data Processor (FDP) is an entry level in a progressive career path towards becoming an Air Traffic Controller in Jamaica.

The FDP’s primary duty is to assist the Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) in fulfilling the primary objectives of air traffic services and act as a point of contact for flight information. He/she is required to coordinate pertinent information on air traffic to adjacent Flight Information Regions (FIRs) and Air Traffic Service Units (ATSU) in accordance with specified Letters of Agreements (LOAs). Prepare flight progress strips, update and manage flight plans (FPL) using the flight data display system (FDD).  Additionally, he/she is required to manage, correct and forward air traffic information using the ATS Message Handling System (AMHS) or any other appropriate communication channel.

Applicants in this category must meet the following minimum requirements to be selected for training:

• Be between the ages of 18 years and 20 years old;

• Eight (8) CSEC passes at Grades I or II, to include the following :

• Mathematics
• English Language; and
• One (1) Science subject including Geography, Physics, Chemistry or Information Technology.

• Three (3) CAPE passes (Units 1 & 2) at Grades I or II      

• Have no defects of speech, hearing or sight

 KEY NON-TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Keen analytical and time management skills

• Ability to prioritize, assess and make critical and precise decisions in real-time fast-paced work situations and to remain calm under stressful conditions

• Good organizing skills

• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Quality focused

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

WORKING HOURS:

• Eight (8) hour rotating shifts, Mondays to Fridays, weekends and public holidays as per schedule.

SELECTION AND TRAINING CRITERIA

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a series of technical diagnostic testing and successfully complete a thorough pre-employment screening process to include an Aviation Medical Examination.

Selected candidates will be offered temporary employment for one (1) year as Trainee Flight Data Processor to pursue full-time classroom training:

• Classroom Theory and Simulation for 10 weeks

Civil Aviation Authority Training Institute

• On-the-Job Training for 4 – 6 months (approximately)

Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre  

On successful completion of training the selected candidates will be employed on contract for two (2) years and assigned to the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre at the JCAA’s Head Office.

Applicants who satisfy these requirements should submit applications with detailed resumes by November 30, 2024 via the JCAA’s website portal.

Application 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.

Publication Date: September 27, 2024

Last updated on Sep 27, 2024