Lead Air Traffic Assistant; Lead Flight Data Communications Specialist

Incumbent serves as a Air Traffic Assistant (Lead Flight Data Communications Specialist) at the Anchorage, Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

Candidates must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band (FV-F or FG/GS-7/8) that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the use of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures. Qualifying specialized experience is work involving:

• Experience using NAS computer systems such as the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system, Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) system, and Digital Altimeter Setting Indicator (DASI) system;
• Experience operating air traffic control operational computer and flight data equipment;
• Experience amending proposed flight plans for flow control restrictions, Severe Weather Avoidance Plan (SWAP), and Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT) restrictions/changes;
• Experience as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops), dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight Services Specialist.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.