AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $85,270.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment is the United States Air Force, a federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations critical to national security. As a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Air Force operates a wide array of air traffic control facilities and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. This agency plays a pivotal role in the protection of the nation's airspace, facilitating both military and civilian aircraft movements under strict regulatory and procedural guidelines. The Air Force provides a disciplined and professional work environment where employees contribute directly... Show More
Job Requirements
- meet specialized experience requirements per OPM Qualification Standards
- obtain relevant facility ratings within applicable time limits
- possess or obtain Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate
- pass initial and periodic drug testing per Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
- meet physical requirements including ability to sit/stand long periods and climb stairs
- comply with age restrictions for entry and mandatory separation
- undergo pre-employment medical evaluation
- submit transcripts if qualifying based on education
- provide proof of foreign education equivalency if applicable
Job Qualifications
- one year of specialized experience at GS-10 level or equivalent
- comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations
- ability to act decisively under stress
- skill to coordinate plans with pilots and controllers
- judgment to select safest and most effective actions
- effective communication skills
- ability to maintain alertness over long periods
Job Duties
- issue control instructions and advice to pilots for proper separation and safe movement
- coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers
- make rapid and precise decisions under real-time conditions
- maintain alertness during extended periods of pressure
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- provide appropriate reporting procedures
- adjust rapidly to changes in traffic patterns and work tempo
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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