Data Development Support Assistant

NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2 million flights each year. It provides air traffic control services from two control centres supporting airports all around the UK, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions to over 30 countries internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe

Job Purpose/Overview

• Assist with the design, creation and upkeep of Simulation data

Other Duties Include

• Assist with the design, construction and maintenance of simulated airspace and traffic sample data to ensure that the agreed customer requirements are delivered and provide support for the activity delivery process
• Support the data lead and activity focal point providing contact with the customer and Sim team; attend project and progress meetings providing verbal/written progress reports as required
• Provide input to the simulation design process by interpreting customer requirements and advising the most efficient and effective method to deliver the objectives
• Maintain archives and safe storage of data samples; undertake routine housekeeping to maintain an efficient database and maintain a robust data audit process
• Maintain currency with UK FIR airspace and operational user interface developments using UK AIP, MATS, SI, OPNOT and other publications
• Maintain a good understanding of the simulator run time environment and associated system architecture
• Ensure that identified application and system faults/observations are reported and progressed using the appropriate process
• Act as mentor and deliver training as required in all aspects of the data design process
• Support other NATS units in the data design process as required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Appreciation of Simulation delivery process and good understanding of UK ATM operations, procedures and airspace including military operations and NAS is a significant advantage
• Experience of working with applications, databases and systems in a technological environment.
• An appreciation of aircraft types and their performance
• Experience of working with Windows apps such as Word & Excel to create, spreadsheets and other documentation
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the business
• The ability to assimilate, interpret and apply learnt requirements and ATM knowledge in a simulation system context
• Ability to manage own workload and responsibilities effectively within the available timeline; identifying and solving problems, accurately documenting and communicating these proactively
• An understanding of databases and the concept of simulation design and the ability to swiftly grasp and adapt to the use of new applications and systems
• An analytical and methodical working style with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and multi-task within a team and desire to achieve challenging work package deadlines
• The ability to adapt swiftly to changing systems, situations and requirements, and support shift or day working activities

Additional Vacancy Information

We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally - for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit - Why NATS? - NATS

We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. Find out more here

If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry