Air Traffic Control Specialist

Summary

Serves as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in an ATC-12 level Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

Open for applications from 09/30/2025 to 09/29/2026.

Salary

$170,395 to $225,700 per year. Salary includes a locality pay adjustment of 30.86%.

Location

16 vacancies in Elgin, IL.

Telework Eligibility

No

Travel Required

25% or less – The job may require up to 25% travel.

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

Yes – Fixed Rate PCS – Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee). A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid, subject to applicable taxes.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Promotion Potential

NA

Job Family (Series)

2152 Air Traffic Control

Supervisory Status

No

Security Clearance

Other

Drug Test

Yes

Bargaining Unit Status

Yes – This position is represented by NATCA:
Air Traffic – Center & Terminal.

Announcement Number

AGL-AT-

Control Number

Hiring Eligibility

Internal to an agency. Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Provides radar control to aircraft arriving or departing the primary airport and adjacent airports, and to aircraft transiting the facility’s airspace. Operates radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detects and adjusts malfunctions and interferences in equipment. Issues speed, altitude, and directional instructions to keep aircraft properly separated. Provides air traffic advisory services to pilots, including clearances, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.

Provides training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility. Performs technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and staff support specialists.

Provides watch supervision for continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.

Works under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment. When certified on required positions, the CPC independently performs duties under general supervision.

Conditions of Employment:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Designated or random drug testing required.
• Current medical required.

Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to duties.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits.

Applicants must apply online and upload a resume and FAA Form 3330-43-1. All supplemental documents must be uploaded by the closing date.

Applicants may need to complete assessments. The application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. DOT provides reasonable accommodations.

Eve Kuo
Phone: 1
Fax: 1
Email: eve.i.kuo

Federal Aviation Administration
AGL Regional HR Services Branch
2300

E. Devon Ave., Room 250
AHF-N310
Des Plaines, IL 60018, US

Once we receive your complete application, HR will evaluate qualifications. Eligible candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. You will be contacted for an interview.