Air Traffic Control Specialist - $39.92 per HOUR

The hiring establishment is an Air Traffic Control Tower facility that operates under the guidance and supervision of the Tower Manager. This establishment is responsible for managing the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic within a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) environment. As a critical aviation facility, it ensures that all participating aircraft follow strict air traffic regulations to maintain safety while accommodating efficient aircraft movement. Typically, the Air Traffic Control Tower collaborates closely with other aviation authorities and services to provide a seamless operational framework that supports the complex demands of airport traffic management at various levels of complexity. This facility employs highly trained personnel who specialize in traffic control within airport environments, focusing primarily on maintaining communication and control over arriving and departing aircraft. The employment type is a full-time position, remunerated at a rate of $39.92 per hour plus a hazard wage rate of $4.93, reflecting the high-responsibility nature of the role. The role requires a detailed understanding of control tower processes, communication technology, and robust coordination capabilities with other air traffic control sectors. The position offered is that of a Control Tower Operator, an essential role tasked with overseeing air traffic within the tower's designated airspace. The incumbent works under general supervision from the Tower Manager, with an expectation to perform duties independently once established procedures are mastered. The role demands excellent judgment and decision-making skills to manage aircraft movement decisions such as takeoff and landing sequences, runway use, and traffic pattern coordination. This includes applying established rules for separation between manned IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules) traffic using radar and other navigational aids. Control Tower Operators handle high-stakes decisions regarding the timing and method of arrivals and departures to minimize delays and maximize the flow of traffic. Critical responsibilities include preplanning traffic sequencing and maintaining a continuous overview of the traffic situation. This mental picture is crucial in dynamic weather conditions and requires constant vigilance and communication with aircraft, coordination with other controllers, and monitoring of weather reports and navigational aid status. Another significant function within the role is to provide assistance to pilots who may become lost or encounter difficulties during flight by offering orientation and directives. The Operator also takes on additional duties including operating airfield lighting systems and emergency communication devices. The position carries accountability for enabling flight safety and efficiency through proactive and reactive management strategies in real-time scenarios. Additionally, incumbents are expected to maintain professional proficiency by performing lower-grade duties when necessary and providing on-the-job training to new personnel. Regular monitoring and certification in conjunction with weather bureaus ensure that Operators are well informed and prepared to manage evolving weather conditions that impact air traffic. In summary, the Control Tower Operator role within this facility is a critical component of the aviation infrastructure ensuring the safe, efficient, and orderly flow of air traffic. It requires a dedicated professional with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for aviation safety and operational excellence.

• Have a Control Tower Operator Certificate
• Hold a current Class II Medical Certificate
• Subject to drug and or alcohol testing per DOT FAA requirements including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause suspicion, post-accident
• Minimum six months experience holding a Control Tower Operator Certificate or FAA Credential with tower rating in an Air Traffic Control Tower