Air Traffic Control Specialist Station- Point Mugu, CA

JT4 • Point Mugu, CA

4d • $77,813 - $87,547 • Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC is seeking a 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 U.S. military test ranges under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II), developing and maintaining integrated test and training environments for the Air Force, Space Force, and Navy.

Working from an air traffic control station, the ATCSS receives, reviews, and transmits flight plans and provides pilots with meteorological, navigational, traffic-control, and other pertinent information. The role supports preflight planning and clearance, flight handling, and emergency services. Work is primarily sedentary in an office, airfield, or tower environment, with some physical activity and possible travel to remote company work locations. The position supports a Federal Government contract requiring U.S. citizenship. Some roles may require eligibility for a government security clearance, a state-issued driver's license, or other licenses or certifications.

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 coordination between flight service and other air traffic system components.
• 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-intensive 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.
• Ability to work shift work.
• U.S. citizenship is required for support of the Federal Government contract.
• Some jobs may require eligibility for a government security clearance, a state-issued driver's license, or other licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist pilots with route planning, flight computations, flight-plan filing, and obtaining clearance to fly in controlled airspace.
• Obtain flight plans from pilots and review them for completeness.
• Maintain visual flight rules plan files until flights are completed.
• Route instrument flight rules plans to the control center and visual flight rules plans to the station near the destination airport, using available communications systems.
• Provide pilots with meteorological, navigational, traffic-control, and other information and instructions during flight.
• Transmit information such as landmarks, beacons, tarmac conditions, the operational status of airfield navigation aids, and available landing fields.
• Monitor radio navigation aids and voice communications 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) concerning significant aeronautical conditions.
• Contact facilities along flight routes to obtain information about overdue aircraft.
• Report lost aircraft to the control center or local emergency services for rescue.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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