Air Traffic Controller

Job Summary

Position Type:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

This position is responsible for preventing collisions between aircraft by organizing and expediting the flow of air traffic.

• Provides for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
• Originates, delivers and relays clearances authorizing the movement of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel on the airport; coordinates with other air traffic control agencies to ensure the safe movement of aircraft; relays all movement information of aircraft.
• Issues air traffic advisories to alert pilots to traffic and obstacles.
• Contacts local law enforcement and airport security in the event of an emergency.
• Provides weather updates and hourly reports; monitors ASOS.
• Monitors all electronic aids to navigation, including runway lighting, taxiway lighting, approach lighting, wind instruments, clocks, altimeters, ASOS monitors, and the Dictaphone panel.
• Performs the duties of the Controller in Charge (CIC).
• Participates in supplemental training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the FAA handbook.
• Knowledge of air traffic control techniques.
• Knowledge of aircraft performance.
• Knowledge of airport configurations.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Thorough knowledge of FAA Handbook 7110.65.
• Must possess a previous facility rating.
• Possess Air Traffic Control Tower (CTO) Certificate.
• Possess METAR Certification.
• Possess FAA Class II Medical Certification.

Salary per hour: $36.58, plus generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• 13paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $49.41 hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V