Air Traffic Control Specialist; Terminal

Responsibilities

• Serve as Air Traffic Control Specialist for a Visual Flight Rule (VFR) tower and a Precision Approach Control radar approach.
• Control aircraft using radar, ensuring precise alignment of both search and precision radar screens.
• Issue instructions and clearances to aircraft operating in the tower’s area of responsibility.
• As training supervisor, conduct all phases of tower and radar facility training under the direction of the facility chief.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• Applicants not currently occupying a GS‑2152 “covered” position must successfully complete a pre‑employment Class IV flight physical before placement.
• Incumbent is subject to periodic medical examinations to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties.
• This position has been designated “Mission Essential.”
• Must possess and maintain ATCS certification and a control tower operator’s license.
• Must certify in both the Tower and the Ground Control Approach (GCA) within the time limits specified in AR 95‑2.

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below.

• Specialized experience: one year of ATC experience at the GS‑11 level, including directing the movement of aircraft in flight and on runways/taxiways, controlling take‑off and landing of military and/or civilian aircraft, and establishing and maintaining radio and/or visual contact with aircraft.
• Graduate of a DoD component or FAA approved formal Air Traffic Controller school.
• Possess Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and/or Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification.

U.S. citizens only.