Course Leader & Specialist Teacher ATCO

Tasks that lift your mood

• You will provide theoretical and practical instruction and independently create teaching materials, training manuals, and performance records.
• You ensure the quality of initial, advanced and continuing training, develop exam questions and evaluate performance records.
• You provide professional support to course participants, identify development needs early on, and promote their individual skills development.
• You develop learning objectives, lesson content, instructor guides and teaching materials in accordance with the training frameworks and keep them up to date.
• You conduct training courses to ensure exam success, guide participants along the DFS competence model, and work closely with relevant managers.
• You coordinate the deployment of guest lecturers and simulation coaches and manage the practical lessons as well as the simulator operation.
• You will contribute to the further development of the training program as well as to national and international projects and working groups in the field of ATM training.

The profile that lands you with us

• You have completed training as an air traffic controller in a tower*. This qualification is a basic requirement for the position. In addition, you bring many years of professional experience as an air traffic controller in a tower*, as well as several years of professional experience as a trainer* in the workplace and at simulation facilities.
• You possess sound cross-functional experience and knowledge of the operating procedures and systems of air traffic services, as well as an outstanding level of methodological and didactic skills, demonstrated by an instructor qualification, e.g. ABQ or ADQ.
• You have excellent written and spoken German and English skills and impress with your strong linguistic expression and presentation abilities.
• You demonstrate a high level of pedagogical commitment in supporting trainees during their entry into a new and demanding working world.
• You are characterized by strong social skills, flexibility in different areas of deployment and tasks, and the willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics and actively shape them.

Additional information about the position

As part of our training and development team in the Tower department, you will be involved in the training of tomorrow's air traffic controllers and make a direct contribution to the safe future of air traffic control. You can expect a challenging and varied environment where pedagogical skills, professional excellence, and teamwork are equally important. You will work closely with other trainers and various departments, actively contributing your experience to the further development of the training program.

Transparency is important to us : Therefore, as part of our salary transparency policy, we communicate the intended compensation during the initial interview. In addition to attractive compensation, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if equally qualified.

Please note: This job description is translated from German.