Control Tower Operator

AmentumWaimea, HI
Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Control Tower Operator for a position on Kauai, HI. Supporting the Air Operations Department, as well as being cross-trained and cross-utilized, the candidate will independently control and manage air and ground traffic in controlled space to promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have formal military or civilian training as an Air Traffic Controller.
  • Must hold a valid FAA Control Tower Operator’s License and a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, renewed yearly (certified in accordance with FAR part 65).
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience is required in a related field, with a minimum of two years of experience being in the specific field of assignment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
  • US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Working in a restricted operating compartment
  • Physical elements lifting/pushing/pulling 1-10 lbs.
  • Work positions requirements: sitting and repeated or frequent stair climbing.
  • Customer contact, extended workday, and confined work area.

Responsibilities

  • Provides flight planning, clearance assistance, local weather conditions and enroute traffic information to local and transient aircraft.
  • Provides ATC briefings to aircrews and facility visitors, including deploying units, as required.
  • Attends airfield meetings and briefings as required.
  • Maintains all publications necessary to ascertain that military and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published criteria are met.
  • Controls air and ground activity within the airfield area during operationally active periods.
  • Familiar with Special Use Airspace.
  • Prepares and submits periodic reports IAW with contract requirements.
  • Supports all operational requirements as scheduled in the Range Scheduling System
  • Operates and monitors control tower systems and equipment during Range Operations to assure that Range Control Officer is made aware of air traffic within and about operational areas.
  • Assists in preparing and developing new procedures and procedural changes.
  • Knowledge and experience in operating the Enhanced Terminal voice Switch (ETVS) and the Visual Information Display System (VIDS).
  • Participates in the required Annual CNIC N32 Shore Installation Airfield Operations Evaluation Report, Annual Naval Safety Center Airfield Survey Reports, & Annual CNAF ATC NATOPS Evaluation Reports.
  • Assists with the correction of discrepancy findings in the Formal Navy Inspections and forward updates on corrections for Plan of Actions Milestones (POAM) monthly submittals.
  • Reports any discrepancies/outages of the airfield facilities/equipment to Air Operations Department (Airfield Manager, Ground Electronics Maintenance Officer, Air Operations Officer, and Range Operations Supervisor) within 15 minutes of report.
  • Assists with the training of newly hired Air Traffic Controllers
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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