Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,270.00 - $110,846.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is a federal government agency responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions related to national security and the Armed Forces. The DoD hires dedicated professionals to support its critical mission to provide the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the country. As part of this commitment, the DoD actively recruits highly qualified candidates through a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) process aimed at ensuring the recruitment and appointment of skilled personnel to positions in the competitive service. This particular job opening falls under the DHA for Certain... Show More
Job Requirements
- Able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
- Willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Completion of pre-employment Class IV Aviation Physical Examination and annual exams
- Ability to meet and maintain physical fitness/medical qualification standards according to AR 40-501 and AR 40-8
- Possess or obtain required ATCS, AVO, and CTO certifications
- Must meet age and retirement provisions under Special Retirement Coverage
- Subject to drug screening including pre-employment and random tests
- Able to complete one year probation if not previously met
- Supervisory experience as defined by OPM Guide
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship
- Male applicants born after Dec 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration
Job Qualifications
- US citizen
- One year of specialized experience in air traffic control under FAA regulations
- Graduate of a DoD component or FAA approved formal Air Traffic Controller school
- Possess ATCS, AVO, and CTO certifications
- Ability to coordinate air traffic operations and supervise personnel
- Ability to meet specialized experience at GS-10 level
- Willingness to complete one year probationary period if applicable
Job Duties
- Initiates deviations to regulations and directives if deemed necessary in the interest of aviation safety
- Assures that any additional training needed is given to personnel assigned, makes checks on progress and gives assistance when problems are encountered in attaining required level of proficiency
- Controls the arriving and departing aircraft operating under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR by means of two-way radio communications
- Records pertinent data on the approach control flight strips to aid in determining clearances and instructions
- Controls aircraft conducting parachute operations, close air support missions utilizing live ordnance and airmobile troop operations, while simultaneously ground units are conducting artillery live-fire exercises
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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