Student Air Traffic Controller – (ORIA-GCM & CKIA-CYB) - SAGC Careers
Student Air Traffic Controller – (ORIA-GCM & CKIA-CYB)
Posting Date: 2 April 2026 | Salary: CI$42,444 - $57,036 per annum
Overview
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Student Air Traffic Controllers at Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA).
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Student Air Traffic Controller, you will be required to complete an Air Traffic Control training course at a regulatory-approved training organisation and achieve a passing grade. Upon successful completion, you will obtain a Student Air Traffic Controller License, allowing you to provide Air Traffic Control Services. Your role will involve preventing collisions between aircraft operating within the Cayman Islands Terminal Control Area, as well as between aircraft, vehicles, and personnel within the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA).
Working under the supervision of a fully qualified Air Traffic Controller with an on-the-job training instructor endorsement, you will deliver Air Traffic Control Services. Additionally, you will provide an alerting service to aircraft and coordinate emergency responses for aircraft in distress.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Must be 19 years or older
- High School graduate with at least 5 ‘O’ level/GCSE passes or equivalent at Grade C or above, including English and Math, is essential. Possession of ‘A’ levels or higher qualifications or an Associate Degree that provides a high level of numeracy or technical knowledge would be advantageous
- Aptitude in areas such as problem solving, handling pressure, and dealing with changing situations
- Pass an online assessment that tests cognitive and situational judgement skills
- Meet Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements Part 67 class 3 medical certificate standards
- Must be proficient in the English language, both spoken and written
- Must pass a comprehensive background check and obtain a security clearance
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must have a valid Cayman Islands Driver’s License
Desirables:
- Awareness of the Air Traffic Controller’s role and responsibilities, and demonstration of interest in aviation
- Excellent levels of concentration and ability to focus for prolonged periods
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Decisiveness and good problem-solving and planning skills
- Spatial awareness
- Information processing capability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations
- Self-resilience
- Numeracy skills
- An ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Emotional stability and a calm manner
- Ability to work independently but also be part of a wider team
- Motivation and conscientiousness
- Confidence with technology
These qualifications and requirements are designed to ensure that candidates are adequately prepared for the rigorous demands of a career in Air Traffic Control and meet the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Submission Details
Only Caymanians or legal residents with the right to work need apply. Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen, medical examination, and a clean police clearance certificate.
Candidates can submit their applications through our careers portal: https://ciaa.bamboohr.com/careers
Deadline date for receiving applications is 24th April 2026.
