Air Traffic Control Specialist - Lawton, OK

This job opportunity is with a reputable Air Traffic Control Tower that specializes in managing the safe and efficient flow of air traffic under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The facility operates under the supervision of a Tower Manager who entrusts the incumbent with significant responsibilities, including independently performing established air traffic control duties. The organization is dedicated to ensuring the safety, orderliness, and expeditious movement of aircraft in the tower's controlled airspace, coordinating with various components of the air traffic control system to facilitate smooth operations. The Air Traffic Control Tower functions as a critical hub in the aviation sector, playing an essential role in both arrival and departure sequencing, runway assignment, and communication with pilots and other controllers. This establishment prioritizes high safety standards and operational excellence, supported by clear procedural guidelines and ongoing training practices. The role of the Air Traffic Controller at this facility involves making real-time decisions that directly impact the safety and efficiency of air traffic. Specifically, the controller determines the order of departures to ensure equitable treatment for all aircraft and compliance with instrument flight rules (IFR) clearances. They decide takeoff times, directions, and necessary turns for departures while managing the sequence of arriving flights to maintain a safe and orderly flow in the traffic pattern. The controller is also responsible for selecting active runways and coordinating simultaneous runway use, applying IFR separation standards delegated by approach control, and balancing the integration of VFR and IFR traffic using available radar equipment. Additionally, this position entails monitoring communication frequencies and navigational aids, including the oversight of control panels and display systems. Controllers provide pilots with critical updates on weather, runway conditions, and navigational aid status, and operate lighting and signaling systems to maintain operational safety. In situations that require coordination with other controllers or emergency services, the incumbent communicates effectively to manage complex traffic scenarios and unexpected incidents. They maintain a continuous mental picture of scattered and dynamic traffic within the control area, often extending five miles or more from the tower. The role demands the ability to analyze weather data, furnish pilot reports, and operate necessary signaling mechanisms—all vital to ensuring safe flight operations under varying conditions. Controllers are also tasked with training new personnel on the job, sharing procedural knowledge and operational experience to uphold the highest standards in tower operations. This position requires individuals to hold a Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate and a current Class II Medical Certificate, emphasizing compliance with strict regulatory and medical standards. The controller must also adhere to drug and alcohol testing policies mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The compensation for this role is competitive, with an hourly wage of $41.85 and a hazardous work rate of $4.98, reflecting the critical and demanding nature of the job. Overall, this Air Traffic Control Tower position offers a challenging yet rewarding career path within the aviation industry, ideal for professionals dedicated to contributing to the safety and efficiency of air travel.

• Individual must have a CTO Certificate and a current Class II Medical Certificate
• position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident
• individual must have held a Control Tower Operator Certificate with a facility rating or an FAA credential with tower rating for a minimum of six months in an Air Traffic Control Tower
• must be able to work under general supervision and perform duties independently
• must be able to handle high-pressure situations and multitask effectively
• excellent communication skills
• must be able to monitor and interpret radar and navigational data
• must maintain a current medical standard as required by regulatory bodies