Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Communication)

About the position

Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system. ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.
• Provide complete services to air traffic customers within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographic area.
• Analyze, design, develop, install, repair, fabricate, maintain, modify, or evaluate complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.
• Resolve unique technical problems with minimal managerial intervention.
• Evaluate diagnostic data from multiple systems integrated to support a network of services.
• Assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems.
• Collaborate with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems.
• Represent the organization as the primary technical point of contact on projects and programs.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility that demonstrates extensive knowledge of technology system interrelationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.