AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL/FLIGHT TEST) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $105,988.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
premium pay
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a specialized agency within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) focused on air traffic control services, specifically providing mission support within a restricted airspace. The agency plays a critical role in managing and coordinating air traffic operations to ensure the safety and efficiency of flight activities, particularly those involving military and test missions. Operating within Restricted Area R-2515, they oversee complex flight operations that include hazardous and highly specialized flying activities such as live munitions drops, air-to-air gunnery, and unusual flight maneuver tests.
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Job Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level
- Possession or obtainment of valid ATC Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate as appropriate
- Meet federal time-in-grade requirements if applying through merit promotion
- Capacity to perform essential job functions without risk as determined by pre-employment medical evaluations
- Must not exceed maximum entry age of 36 unless waiver obtained
- Must comply with special retirement coverage for Air Traffic Controllers
- Obtain required facility ratings within applicable time limits
- Ability to work in high-risk, restricted airspace environment with live munitions and special flight maneuvers
Job Qualifications
- Experience equivalent to GS-11 level in air traffic control involving issuing control instructions and advice close to airport vicinities
- Ability to act decisively under stressful conditions and maintain alertness
- Skilled in coordinating plans and actions with pilots and controllers
- Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control procedures including tower and radar procedures
- Knowledge of radar surveillance, precision systems, and weather phenomena related to Military Radar Unit coordination
- Knowledge of range procedures, weapons testing, and range safety
- Ability to communicate rapidly, clearly, and distinctly both orally and in writing
- Capability to provide appropriate emergency reporting and take decisive actions
Job Duties
- Provide mission support services using radar and air-to-ground communications within Restricted Area R-2515
- Issue control instructions and advice to pilots to maintain proper separation and expedite safe aircraft movement
- Coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers to ensure mission success
- Make rapid and precise judgments in real-time under stressful conditions
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including in emergency situations
- Monitor and manage air traffic through special use areas including spin areas, supersonic corridors, and precision impact ranges
- Maintain situational awareness of all aircraft within area of responsibility regardless of altitude or clearance type
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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