Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $48.18
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Training opportunities
Job Description
The hiring organization is a specialized Air Traffic Control facility responsible for managing the safe and efficient flow of aircraft within a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower environment. This establishment plays a crucial role in ensuring that air traffic operations within its designated airspace are conducted in an orderly, safe, and expeditious manner, primarily focusing on visual flight rules scenarios which demand precise and highly attentive control operations. The establishment operates under stringent regulations guided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and adheres to high standards to maintain air traffic safety, supporting both inbound and outbound flights... Show More
Job Requirements
- Have a Control Tower Operator Certificate
- hold a current Class II Medical Certificate
- subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident testing
- minimum of six months experience holding a Control Tower Operator Certificate or FAA credential with tower rating
- demonstrate ability to perform duties independently under general supervision
Job Qualifications
- Possession of a current Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate with a facility rating or an FAA credential with tower rating
- minimum of six months experience working in an Air Traffic Control Tower
- current Class II Medical Certificate
- comprehensive knowledge of Air Traffic Control regulations and procedures
- strong decision-making and communication skills
- ability to operate radar, radio communications, and related technological systems
- proficiency in weather interpretation related to air traffic control
- experience with pilot orientation and emergency coordination
Job Duties
- Make decisions involving takeoff orders and times to assure equitable treatment of aircraft and compliance with IFR clearances
- determine active runways and simultaneous runway use
- sequence arriving traffic to ensure safe, orderly flow on final approach
- apply IFR separation standards around the airport as delegated
- coordinate movements of arrival and departure aircraft with other controllers
- preplan traffic sequencing and separation beyond immediate control area
- monitor and use communications frequencies, navigational aids, and control panels
- study weather reports and observe weather changes to provide accurate information to pilots
- operate light guns, runway lighting, and other visual aids
- orient and assist pilots lost or in difficulty
- coordinate with emergency services when necessary
- perform lower grade duties to maintain proficiency
- provide on-the-job training to others
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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