Associate Manager - ATCO

• Associate Manager (ATCO) is a supervisory role that combines operational expertise with leadership responsibility
• In addition to managing daily Air Traffic Services Operations, the associate Manager will lead and mentor a team of Senior Associates, oversee compliance with DGCA/AAI and other regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, and procedural discipline
• The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic oversight to ensure seamless coordination across air and ground operations

• Maintain effective control of all air and ground traffic within designated airspace and airport vicinity.
• Monitor and authorize aircraft movements, ensuring safe separation standards during takeoff, landing, and in-flight.
• Provide pilots with essential information including weather updates, airspace restrictions, and emergency protocols.
• Manage and coordinate daily air traffic movements (25 30 aircraft), ensuring adherence to schedules and minimizing delays.
• Implement safe and efficient procedures for multiple aircraft movements during peak periods.
• Collaborate with instructors, ground crew, and pilots for synchronized operations.
• Liaise with AAI, Flight Information Centres, and other stakeholders for real-time coordination.
• Ensure compliance with DGCA CARs and Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS).
• Respond effectively to irregular operations such as equipment failures, communication issues, or weather disruptions.
• Maintain accurate logs of all traffic movements, incidents, and anomalies.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay updated with ATC procedures and technologies.
• Supervise and mentor Senior Associates, ensuring operational discipline and adherence to protocols.
• Conduct shift briefings, allocate responsibilities, and monitor team performance.
• Provide oversight during peak traffic hours, emergencies, and irregular operations.
• Lead coordination with regulatory bodies, AAI, DGCA, and external stakeholders on operational and compliance matters.
• Review, analyze, and recommend improvements to ATC procedures to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Monitor communication systems and operational readiness of ATC equipment.
• Prepare, validate, and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports with insights and recommendations.
• Support training, skill development, and continuous learning initiatives for the ATC team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal SOPs at both individual and team levels.
• Represent the ATC unit in cross-departmental meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Ability to manage teams under demanding conditions.

• Aircraft movement handling and airspace/aircraft utilization.
• Operational Availability & Reliability
• Regulatory Compliance Readiness
• MIS Reports
• Stakeholder coordination effectiveness and Safety Record.

• Collaboration FTO Team at Air India

• Graduation (Preferably Science Stream)

• 3 years of FTO/ATC/Aviation experience.
• Valid RTR license.

Desired

• 5 years of experience in Aviation as Dispatchers or personnel with AAI/Air Force/FTO ATC experience.