Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist/Training Instructor))

Federal Aviation Administration•Kenai, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in Kenai, Alaska, and focuses on staff support and training instruction for Flight Service Station personnel. The specialist provides classroom training for Flight Service Station (FSS) Initial Training Courses, Weather Courses, OASIS, and potentially Air Traffic Basics. The role also involves developing and maintaining course materials, evaluating trainee progress, planning training activities, and monitoring program effectiveness. The position is temporary for up to two years and may be extended, ended early, or made permanent without further competition. It may be filled through a temporary promotion, temporary reassignment, or detail. A one-year probationary period may be required. The selected employee may need to submit a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of starting.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Submit an SF-50 and the first page of FAA Form 3330-43 (unrated); do not include a Social Security number on the form.
Currently hold or previously have held an AFSS/FSS facility rating. The rating must be clearly indicated in the application.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H/AT-AH (CPC)/FG/GS-12.
Specialized experience must be in an air traffic facility and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the advertised work, including comprehensive knowledge of applicable air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations; classroom training experience; and experience creating training modules.
Meet the qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Provide work-history examples supporting the specialized experience and questionnaire responses.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom training for FSS Initial Training Courses, Weather Courses, OASIS, and potentially Air Traffic Basics.
Review, update, direct, and participate in developing course outlines and instructional materials.
Deliver training directly to trainees.
Update and maintain course materials for FSS Initial Training Courses and Weather Courses.
Evaluate developmental trainees’ capabilities and progress, review training reports, and make final recommendations about their continuation in the training program.
Plan and establish training programs for personnel at the parent or satellite facility, including FSS initial developmental trainees assigned to facilities outside the parent facility’s responsibility.
Provide recurrent and refresher training at Flight Service Stations as needed.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of the training program.
Plan training activities and ensure developmental specialists’ training assignments are delivered properly and on time.
Prioritize and develop training and instructor schedules and advise trainees on work and administrative matters.
Identify and arrange developmental training needs for employees and find ways to improve production or work quality.
Prepare or review documentation for external vocational initiatives for trainees.