Air Traffic Control Specialist Station- Point Mugu, CA

JT4 • Point Mugu, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC is seeking a highly focused, organized, communicative, and safety-conscious Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (ATCSS) to provide critical communication to pilots and support safe flight operations. JT4 provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy through the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II), developing and maintaining integrated test and training environments for military aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews.

Working from an air traffic control station, the ATCSS receives, reviews, and transmits flight plans and communicates meteorological, navigational, and other pertinent information directly to pilots. The role supports preflight procedures, flight operations, and emergency services. The position requires shift work and supports a Federal Government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may also require eligibility for a government security clearance, a state-issued driver's license, or other licenses or certifications.

Work is primarily sedentary in an office, airfield, or tower environment. Some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds is required. The job involves prolonged use of a video display terminal and radio communications, requiring constant use of sight, speaking, and hearing abilities, as well as constant mental alertness. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

The expected salary range is $77,813 to $87,547 annually. JT4 considers factors including job responsibilities, experience, education and training, skills, internal equity, and market and business considerations when making an offer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited military or FAA Airfield Management/Flight Service school or program.
• At least one year of experience in air traffic control operations at a civilian or military flight service installation.
• At least two years of experience in military range operations.
• Knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and FAA flight directives.
• Detailed knowledge of flight handling and routing procedures, airspace structures, and the coordination required between flight service and other components of the air traffic system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pilots in a variety of situations.
• Knowledge of ground and airborne support systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply stringent operational safety and security guidelines.
• General knowledge of computer operations and secure communication techniques, and ability to function in a manpower-intense environment.
• General knowledge of the performance characteristics of a wide variety of aircraft, particularly the effects of weather on safe aircraft operation.
• Good visual acuity and ability to discern all colors of the spectrum.
• Ability to act decisively in emergency situations.
• Ability to present essential information to pilots clearly, concisely, and quickly before or during flight.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and work shift work.
• U.S. citizenship, as required for support of the Federal Government contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist pilots in planning flight routes, making flight computations, filing flight plans, and obtaining clearance to fly in controlled airspace.
• Obtain flight plans from pilots and review them for completeness.
• Maintain visual flight rules flight-plan files until flights are complete.
• Route instrument flight rules planes to the control center and visual flight rules planes to the station near the destination airport, using available communication systems.
• Provide pilots with meteorological, navigational, traffic control, and other information and instructions during flight.
• Transmit information to pilots in flight, including landmarks, beacons, tarmac conditions, airfield navigation-aid status, and available landing fields.
• Monitor radio navigation aids and voice communication facilities, and notify air personnel about their availability.
• Maintain written records of messages transmitted to and received from pilots.
• Develop, disseminate, and monitor the currency of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), providing information on significant aeronautical conditions.
• Contact facilities along flight routes to obtain information on overdue aircraft.
• Report lost aircraft to the control center or local emergency services for rescue.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: JT4 matches 50% up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED