Air Traffic Control Specialist Role

7 days ago


Dover Air Force Base, United States Air Mobility Command Full time

Overview of Air Traffic Control Specialist Position

About the Job

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Air Mobility Command, where you will play a critical part in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield. This involves controlling military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment, observing and reporting airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages, and providing instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Issue control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement.
  2. Control military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment.
  3. Observe and report airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages.
  4. Provide instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
  • At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
  • Possession of a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate, if appropriate.
  • Ability to pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred:

  • Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the movement of air traffic.
  • Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures.
  • Ability to make rapid and precise judgments in a real-time work situation, remain calm under conditions that are stressful, coordinate many different processes at once, and adjust rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activity.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary for this position, which ranges from $62,139 to $143,031 per annum, depending on experience and location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

This is a full-time position, and the selected candidate will be required to work a standard 40-hour week. The position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109, and the selected candidate must be willing to relocate to a remote location, if required.



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