This isn't an entry-level position. We're looking for someone who already understands the rhythm of aviation operations and is ready to take on more ownership: someone who leads by example, keeps a cool head when the pressure is on, and genuinely enjoys bringing others along with them.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as shift lead or duty manager, taking ownership of OCC operations during your watch
- Mentoring and supporting junior controllers as they develop their skills and confidence
- Serving as the central coordination point between the OCC and our deployed bases across Europe.
- Maintaining clear, timely communication with internal departments and external stakeholders
- Monitoring and responding to operational activity in a fast-moving environment
- Using our internal systems to track, log and support ongoing operations
- Supporting overseas operations on an occasional basis, typically around twice a year
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- At least 2–3 years of experience in aviation operations, essential
- A full UK driving licence
- Confidence with IT and digital systems; they're part of your daily toolkit
- A natural communicator who can manage up, across and down with equal ease
- Someone who takes the lead without being asked and supports their team without being prompted
- Flexibility and adaptability, as operations rarely follow a script
Benefits
TBC
About
DEA and our sister company ESAO are a world leading specialist technology-led provider of complex aerial data acquisition services. A pioneer in airborne data gathering, DEA/ESAO use ground-breaking techniques and the most advanced and innovative technologies in the industry to help you answer complex questions and make informed decisions in real time.
Skills Required
- At least 2-3 years of experience in aviation operations
- A full UK driving licence
- Confidence with IT and digital systems
What We Do
DEA is a world leading technology-led provider of specialised aerial data acquisition services. Specialised Operations DEA delivers bespoke airborne solutions using their proprietary technology, real time connectivity and operational expertise combining senior military and commercial aviation experience to provide a class- leading innovative and agile response to the most demanding requirement. This combination forms the basis of enduring partnerships with our customers. Leading Technology DEA’s technical systems team create the soft and hard ability quickly to merge differing complex sensor technologies and technical standards, to deliver industry-leading operational flexibility and capabilities within competitive time and cost constraints. DEA's Mission Management System consolidates all required data and functionality into one easy to use platform enabling better analysis and outcomes. Engineering services DEA provides reliable and robust aircraft management, maintenance, modification & technical integration and parts services that are designed to keep their own fleet and our customers’ aircraft airborne and safe. All services and approvals are compliant with regulators including the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). DEA's services include: • Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) • Aerial survey • Specialist commercial air transport • Flight calibration and flight path validation.
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