ATCALS Equipment Specialist

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for an ATCALS (Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems) Equipment Specialist (GS-1670-12) to join the Air Force Engineering and Technical Services (AFETS) team at the Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA), Oklahoma City, OK! In this position, you would serve as the senior technical expert and advisor for Radar, Airfield, and Weather (RAWS) systems.

This is full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time.

Salary Range (GS-12 in Oklahoma City, OK with locality): $89,508 - $116,362

Relocation assistance will be provided for eligible candidates IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.

• Paid Time Off
  • 11 Federal Holidays each year
  • 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
• Paid Vacation Time
  • 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
• Health Insurance
  • No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
• Retirement
  • Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • Basic Benefits Plan
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Must have experience with Deployable Instrument Landing system (D-ILS), Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN), Radar, SATCOM, Glide slope, Localizer, and other associated airfield systems (AFS).
• This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employees must sign a Memorandum of Understanding including Selection, Restriction, Outplacement, Tour and Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment.

• Apply a full spectrum of knowledge and experience in the design, planning, employment, and acquisition of existing and future ATCALS systems.
• Provides technical assistance as requested in support of assigned or deployed weapon systems. Installs, removes, relocates, modifies, deploys, and maintains fixed and mobile meteorological, navigation and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems.
• Provides expert-level knowledge of system design and operation, block diagram level signal flow, circuit level analysis and troubleshooting, advanced knowledge of basic and unique test equipment, system sitting criteria, and flight inspection procedures and parameters.
• Advises senior leadership on airfield systems policies and practices, serves as mentor to the installation organizations, and provides advanced specialized technical training.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.