Air Traffic Control Specialist - $39.92 per HOUR

The hiring establishment is a specialized air traffic control facility operating a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower. This facility is responsible for managing and coordinating the safe, efficient, and orderly flow of air traffic within its designated airspace. The facility plays a crucial role in aviation safety by ensuring that both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flights are managed to prevent conflicts and maintain smooth airport operations. Employing certified and skilled professionals, this control tower operates under stringent regulations outlined by national aviation authorities to oversee and facilitate air traffic at the airport and nearby airspace. The role available is for a Control Tower Operator, who operates under the general supervision of the Tower Manager but is entrusted with significant responsibility and autonomy in the daily tasks. The Control Tower Operator is essential to the operational success of the control tower as they make critical decisions regarding flight sequences, runway usage, aircraft takeoff and landing procedures, and traffic separation standards ensuring safety and efficiency at all times. The position demands not only technical expertise and certification but also excellent situational awareness and communication skills, since the operator must coordinate with multiple parties including pilots, other controllers, and airport services. This role is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage of $39.92 plus a holiday wage rate of $4.93, highlighting the facility's commitment to fair compensation for the expertise and responsibility required. In this role, the Control Tower Operator will be tasked with a variety of crucial responsibilities. They will determine the order and timing of departures and arrivals, ensure all IFR flights adhere to designated fixes, altitudes, and clearance times, and manage the simultaneous use of runways to maximize throughput without compromising safety. The operator also monitors and evaluates the usability of communications frequencies and navigational aids, coordinates traffic movements with fellow controllers, and manages complex traffic sequencing within the tower's operational area. Additional responsibilities include studying weather reports and forecasts to assess impacts on flight operations and communicating vital weather information to pilots and relevant authorities. The operator must also be prepared to orient and assist pilots who are lost or in distress and maintain a continuous mental picture of traffic dynamics. This position requires an individual who holds a Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate with a facility rating or has held an FAA credential with a tower rating for a minimum of six months. Furthermore, the individual must possess a current Class II Medical Certificate and comply with mandatory drug and alcohol testing as per the Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA regulations. The role also involves occasional responsibilities such as providing on-the-job training for junior staff and performing lower-grade duties to maintain proficiency and meet operational needs. This comprehensive role is paramount to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of air traffic operations within the tower’s jurisdiction, making it both challenging and rewarding for qualified professionals seeking to contribute significantly to aviation safety and efficiency.

• Have a Control Tower Operator Certificate and current Class II Medical Certificate
• Subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing
• Minimum of six months experience holding a CTO or FAA tower rating credential in an Air Traffic Control Tower
• Ability to perform duties independently under general supervision
• Capacity to study and interpret weather reports and operational data
• Capability to operate control tower communications and monitoring equipment