About This Role
This Air Traffic Controller (Terminal) position involves developing and managing the unit's Air Traffic Control (ATC) Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program. The role provides visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating near an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the unit Air Traffic Control (ATC) Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Program
- Provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield
- Provide for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic
Requirements
- US citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance
- Must possess valid air traffic controller certification and obtain/maintain currency of the same
- This is a designated drug testing position
- Knowledge of concepts and principles contained in Air Force instructions, FAA handbooks, regulations and orders, and other publications pertaining to flight information publication requirements
- Knowledge of approach procedure flyability, ATC policies and procedures, flight inspection requirements, geography, electronic data processing, and navigational aids characteristics in order to certify instrument flight procedures
- Knowledge of civil engineering rules and regulations relating to airport actual and imaginary surfaces, airfield waivers and airfield construction
- Knowledge of the use and function of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Aeronautical Information Publication Library
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of air traffic control operations and the separation of aircraft in terminal control tower operations
- Knowledge of the functional and operational limitations of all ATC equipment including radar systems, navigational aids (NAVAIDS), weather indicators, remote status indicators, radios, landlines, recording equipment, ATC simulation systems, and other equipment pertaining to ATC services
- Knowledge of significant weather conditions affecting air traffic operations
- Skill in application of TERPS criteria
- Ability to use computer systems and printing devices including GPD, desktop computers, large-scale printers, and similar data processing devices
- Ability to extract required data from associated source reference materials
- Ability to make rapid and precise judgments in a real-time work situation
- Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions
- Ability to adjust rapidly to changes in traffic patterns and work tempo
- Ability to meet and maintain on a continuing basis the physical, mental, and medical standards for ATC duties as specified by the OPM qualification standard for GS-2152
- Must possess current and valid FAA/ATC specialist certification and maintain same
Nice to have:
- TERPS experience
- Supervisory experience
Important Details
- Probationary period: 1-year or 2-year trial period, depending on position type
Application Process
- Provide front and back copies of the Federal Aviation Administration Credential Card for Air Traffic Control Specialist qualifications
- Meet medical requirements for Civilian DoD/Federal Air Traffic Control Specialists and obtain and provide a copy of a current FAA Medical Certificate
About the Company
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 AFCS is fueled by innovation, talent, and ambition.
