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ATC GCA Specialist

GDC Middle East is a Saudi aviation engineering company established in 2015. It provides aircraft engineering, maintenance, operational support and integrated aviation solutions.

Job Description

GDC Middle East is recruiting a ATC GCA Specialist in Saudi Arabia. Operate fixed ground controlled approach facilities and support safe movements of rotary and fixed wing aircraft in an aviation training environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide positive control for arriving aircraft and work as a facility rated controller.
  • Train assigned controllers on the job and apply ICAO, GACA and MNG air traffic control procedures.
  • Support or supervise assigned controllers during shifts as required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a DoD, FAA or equivalent air traffic control course.
  • Current FAA Class 2, GACA Class 3 or equivalent military medical certification, as applicable.
  • GCA or equivalent rating, aviation operations knowledge and minimum English proficiency ELP Level 4.
  • Valid driving licence and ability to meet medical, background and deployment requirements.
  • Four years of controller experience, TRACON rating and a CTO certificate are preferred.

Employer posting date: 8 October 2026. Reference: JB1100091196. The employer lists Saudi Arabia without specifying a city or contract duration. These duties involve the employers aviation facilities or locally maintained systems.

Apply directly through GDC Middle Easts official careers portal. Read the full employer vacancy for all requirements.

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Job Overview

Job Title ATC GCA Specialist
Company GDC Middle East
Location Saudi Arabia
Job Type On-site
Category Operations
Date Posted October 8, 2026