Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $43.42
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Training opportunities
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
performance bonuses
Job Description
The hiring organization is an established air traffic control facility operating a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower. This facility plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient management of aircraft within its designated airspace, focusing on the smooth flow of air traffic at the airport it serves. The organization prioritizes safety, order, and expeditious management of air traffic, working under the guidelines and regulatory standards set by national aviation authorities. The work environment is dynamic and requires adept decision-making skills and clear communication to manage the complex demands of air traffic control effectively.
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Job Requirements
- Individual must have a CTO certificate and a current class II medical certificate
- Position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per DOT/FAA requirements
- Individual must have held a control tower operator certificate (CTO) with a facility rating or FAA credential with a tower rating
- Minimum of six months experience in an air traffic control tower
- Ability to perform duties independently under general supervision
- Strong decision-making skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations and multitask efficiently
Job Qualifications
- Control Tower Operator Certificate with a facility rating or FAA credential with tower rating
- Minimum of six months experience in an Air Traffic Control Tower
- Current Class II Medical Certificate
- Ability to make quick decisions and concentrate under pressure
- Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and regulations
- Effective communication and coordination skills
- Ability to monitor multiple inputs and maintain situational awareness
- Proficiency in using navigation aids and communication systems
- Capability to train others in operational procedures
Job Duties
- Making decisions involving the order of departures to assure equitable treatment and compliance with clearances
- Deciding times and directions of takeoff and necessary turns for departure
- Determining whether inbound aircraft land immediately or circle and whether distances are lengthened to control arrival
- Managing active runway usage and possible simultaneous use of other runways
- Coordinating the time and methods for interspersing arrivals and departures with minimal delay
- Clearing landing and departing aircraft to assure standard runway separation
- Sequencing arriving traffic for safe, orderly flow on final approach
- Applying IFR separation standards as delegated
- Using radar and delegated authority to sequence VFR and IFR traffic
- Authorizing VFR flights through airport traffic area
- Monitoring usability of communication frequencies and navigational aids
- Coordinating aircraft movements with other controllers
- Preplanning traffic sequencing and separation within a 5-mile radius
- Setting up check points for traffic separation
- Maintaining continuous mental picture and evaluation of complex traffic
- Maintaining radio watch with contacted aircraft
- Handling IFR traffic responsibilities
- Studying and reporting weather conditions and forecasts
- Communicating weather and operational information to pilots
- Operating light guns and airport lighting systems
- Assisting lost or distressed pilots
- Performing lower grade duties as required
- Providing on-the-job training to others
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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