Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal)

Air Mobility Command • McConnell AFB, KS

11h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating near an airport or on the airfield’s controlled movement area, ensuring safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow. The specialist controls military and civilian aircraft under VFR in a control tower environment, observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages, provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel, and maintains required certifications.

The position requires a valid Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification and maintenance of certification currency, completion of local training requirements to obtain and maintain a full facility rating, and the ability to meet continuing physical, mental, and medical standards for air traffic control duties. The incumbent must also complete local limited weather observer certification requirements. The role may involve uncommon or rotating shifts, overtime, short-notice recall, travel, and work in adverse environmental conditions. The position is subject to security-clearance, drug-testing, age, and special retirement requirements for air traffic controllers.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess a valid Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification and maintain its currency; must possess or obtain applicable air traffic control certificates and facility ratings within required time limits.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate SECRET security clearance.
• Must complete all training requirements within locally prescribed time limits to obtain and maintain a full facility rating at the assigned facility.
• Must meet and maintain the physical, mental, and medical standards for air traffic control duties, including the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods and potentially climb several flights of stairs to the control tower cab.
• Must complete local limited weather observer certification requirements administered by the base weather flight.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent, including relevant air traffic control experience and knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-10.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must meet the maximum-entry-age rules for original appointment to an air traffic control position; mandatory separation age is 56, subject to applicable re-entry or waiver provisions.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, where applicable.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of air traffic laws, rules, regulations, procedures, terminal and tower procedures, ATC equipment and systems, and weather phenomena and localized effects.
• Must demonstrate the ability to make rapid and precise judgments, remain calm under pressure, coordinate multiple processes, adapt to changing traffic and workload, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and act decisively in emergencies.
• Must coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers and select safe and effective actions in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of ATC tower controller experience is highly desired.
• At least ten years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last three years are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Control military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules in a control tower environment.
• Provide safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow near an airport and on the controlled movement area of the airfield.
• Observe and report airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages.
• Provide instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.
• Maintain certification requirements and obtain and maintain the facility rating required for full performance.
• Complete local limited weather observer certification requirements.
• Respond, if required, to short-notice recall for unscheduled emergency air traffic, contingencies, or exercises.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential 5% premium pay may be authorized under 5 USC 5546a(a)(1).
• PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed