Airspace Information Center (AIC) Controller (Specialist)

CI² Aviation • Fort Bliss, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

CI² Aviation, Inc. is seeking experienced Airspace Information Center (AIC) Controllers (Specialists) to support fixed-base, non-tactical AIC operations at Fort Bliss, Texas. The AIC Controller provides flight-following services for aircraft operating over Fort Bliss Special Use Airspace, including issuing information and advisories, monitoring aircraft flight progress, and maintaining accurate flight information. Specialists are dedicated to the Biggs AIC facility and do not work interchangeably between the AIC and ATC Tower.

The AIC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and federal holidays. Each shift is staffed by two personnel. Assigned shifts may be day shift (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), second shift (4:00 p.m.–midnight), or third shift (midnight–8:00 a.m.).

Employment is contingent upon CI² Aviation, Inc. being awarded the Fort Bliss air traffic control services contract. Any employment offer and anticipated start date depend on contract award and fulfillment of applicable contract requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of Army fixed-base AIC operational experience controlling aircraft at Army locations.
• Previous AIC certification obtained before employment.
• FAA Form 7220-1, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Card, and required medical certification no later than the indoctrination phase of ATC training.
• Ability to achieve Biggs AIC facility rating/certification by the conclusion of controller training.
• Ability to meet and maintain Army Class IV Air Traffic Control medical standards under AR 40-501.
• A current, valid DD Form 2992, approved and signed by an authorized military physician, before proceeding to the position qualification phase.
• An active SECRET (Tier 3) security clearance, maintained throughout the contract; an officially granted Interim SECRET clearance is temporarily acceptable pending final adjudication.
• A valid U.S. state driver’s license appropriate for any vehicle operated during assigned duties.
• Authorization to work in the United States and ability to satisfy installation access and background requirements.
• Availability for assigned shifts, including day, second, or third shift schedules; operations run continuously, including weekends and federal holidays.
• Meet applicable training and medical readiness standards under AR 40-501 and TC 3-04.15.
• Applicants should submit a résumé documenting qualifying Army fixed-base AIC experience, previous AIC certification, current professional credentials, and security clearance status.

Responsibilities

• Issue information and advisories to arriving, departing, and enroute aircraft.
• Monitor aircraft flight progress and provide flight-following services within the assigned operational area.
• Receive, post, and relay aircraft progress reports.
• Record and update flight information on flight data strips, boards, charts, and tactical situation maps.
• Complete required training and achieve facility rating/certification at Biggs AIC by the conclusion of controller training.
• Maintain required professional credentials, medical certification, and operational qualifications.
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with TC 3-04.15, AR 95-2, related Army regulations, and facility procedures.
• Comply with installation security and access procedures and the company’s safety plan.
• Complete required TARP/CIAR, DoD Information Assurance awareness, Level I OPSEC, Antiterrorism Level I, and locally developed iWATCH Army training within applicable deadlines, and maintain recurring training requirements.

What This Job Offers

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