Air Traffic Control Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $153,845.00 - $207,690.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
federal holidays
employee wellness program

Job Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a pivotal agency within the United States government that oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the nation. As part of its vital mission, the FAA ensures the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system, which involves regulating and managing air traffic across all enroute facilities and terminal operations. Known for its commitment to the highest standards of safety, innovation, and professionalism, the FAA continuously seeks skilled personnel dedicated to supporting the complex infrastructure that keeps America’s skies safe and operational.

The FAA operates a vast network of air traffic control facilities, incl... Show More

Job Requirements

  • US citizenship is required
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must submit an SF50
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required
  • Facility certification and currency must be maintained
  • Medical clearance is mandatory
  • Completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation is required unless waived
  • Position may be subject to a one-year probationary period

Job Qualifications

  • Candidates must have been facility rated or area certified in a CPC/TMC/TMS position at an ATO terminal/en route facility
  • Selectee(s) must have facility certification, maintain currency and medical clearance
  • Must meet minimum qualification requirements as per FAA Form 3330-43-1 (Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement)
  • Must be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and Constitution

Job Duties

  • Ensures that traffic management instructions/restrictions are initiated in accordance with established procedures to maintain a safe and expeditious flow of traffic and minimize the impact of heavy flight demands
  • Assesses the facility's capacity and projects an acceptable level of traffic
  • Issues appropriate traffic flow restrictions to adjacent facilities, to space, hold, and reroute aircraft to distribute the flow of traffic and equalize workload among positions
  • Follows agency policy when implementing traffic management initiatives
  • Maintains awareness of the traffic flow, equipment status, airport/weather conditions, and traffic forecasts to ensure acceptable levels of traffic, mitigate delays, and avoid flights into undesirable atmospheric conditions
  • Maintains familiarization of all phases of facility operations and aeronautical/meteorological conditions
  • Maintains currency on required positions of operation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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