Air Traffic Control Specialist - Quick Hire!

The hiring establishment is an Air Traffic Control Tower facility dedicated to maintaining safe, orderly, and efficient air traffic flow within its jurisdiction. This type of organization plays a crucial role in the aviation industry by providing essential services to pilots, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, and promoting the smooth operation of both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flights. The Air Traffic Control Tower operates under strict regulatory oversight and requires highly trained personnel to manage complex airspace and facilitate aircraft movements. The tower monitors and directs aircraft on the ground and in the air within controlled airspace, ensuring separations and sequences are observed in order to prevent collisions and minimize delays. This role specifically involves working under the general supervision of the Tower Manager while exercising independent judgment and decision-making skills. The incumbent is entrusted with the responsibility to maintain continuous radio watch, monitor navigational aids, and manage the flow of air traffic effectively. Their duties encompass a wide range of activities including preplanning traffic sequencing, making real-time decisions on departures and arrivals, and ensuring all procedures comply with safety standards. The position demands attention to detail and an ability to adapt quickly to changing weather conditions, traffic complexities, and operational requirements. Working as a Control Tower Operator (CTO) in this facility means engaging in multifaceted tasks such as coordinating with other controllers, utilizing radar and communication systems, and orienting pilots who may be lost or facing difficulties. The role also includes using light gun signals, managing runway lights, and relaying critical weather information to aircraft. The incumbent is required to assess weather reports from the bureau, pilot weather observation, and tower observation, ensuring that all relevant flight information is disseminated correctly. Control Tower Operators contribute significantly to traffic safety through their thorough knowledge of traffic patterns, IFR and VFR flight rules, airport operations, and control procedures. They are responsible for enforcing separation standards between aircraft to prevent collisions and ensuring orderly sequencing for safe takeoffs and landings. The position also entails training and mentoring less experienced controllers and performing duties at various operational levels as required. Employment type for this position is likely full-time, with the role offering an hourly pay rate of $42.51 and a hazardous weather rate of $5.27. The position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing protocols as mandated by the Department of Transportation and FAA, emphasizing the critical nature of safety and compliance in this job. Candidates must hold a Control Tower Operator Certificate and a valid Class II Medical Certificate to be eligible. This role is ideal for individuals possessing strong communication skills, situational awareness, dedication to safety, and the capability to operate efficiently under pressure. It provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging environment while playing a vital role in the aviation safety infrastructure. If you are passionate about air traffic control and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism, this opportunity in an Air Traffic Control Tower setting offers an engaging career path with comprehensive responsibilities and significant impact.

• individual must have a CTO Certificate and a current Class II Medical Certificate
• position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per DOT/FAA requirements
• individual must have held a Control Tower Operator Certificate with a facility rating or FAA credential with a tower rating for minimum of six months in an Air Traffic Control Tower
• pay 42.51 per hour
• hazardous weather rate 5.27