Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $85,270.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Job Description
This employment opportunity is with the United States Air Force, specifically targeting the position of an Air Traffic Control Specialist. The Air Force, a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, is responsible for the nation's air and space superiority, global strike capabilities, rapid global mobility, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Air Traffic Control Specialists play a crucial role within this organization by ensuring the safe and orderly movement of aircraft, enhancing national security and supporting Air Force operations. The position is unique, given its inclusion in the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program and its designation as a... Show More
Job Requirements
- must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
- ability to sit and/or stand for long periods while controlling aircraft
- ability to climb several flights of stairs to reach control tower cab
- possession or ability to obtain air traffic control specialist certificate
- ability to meet the age requirements including maximum entry age of 36 and mandatory separation age of 56
- ability to pass appropriate pre-employment physical/medical evaluations
- compliance with special retirement provisions applicable to air traffic controllers
- meet time-in-grade requirement of one year at gs-10 level
- removal from Ready Reserve and no membership allowed in Ready Reserve
Job Qualifications
- at least one year of specialized experience at the gs-10 level or equivalent
- comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations
- knowledge of terminal air traffic control procedures including tower procedures
- knowledge of the operational limitations of air traffic control equipment and related systems
- ability to make rapid and precise judgments in real-time work situations
- effective oral and written communication skills
- ability to act decisively in emergency situations
Job Duties
- issue control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and expedite safe and efficient movement
- maintain alertness and act decisively under stressful situations
- coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers
- select and take the safest and most effective course of action from available choices
- comply with air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations
- operate and monitor air traffic control equipment and related systems
- communicate effectively orally and in writing, especially in emergency situations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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