Air Traffic Control Specialist - Quick Hire!

The hiring organization operates a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower committed to ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic within its designated airspace. This establishment plays a crucial role in managing air traffic by coordinating aircraft arrivals and departures, directing takeoffs and landings, and maintaining separation between aircraft to uphold safety standards. Known for its rigorous adherence to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and its dedication to operational excellence, the organization provides an essential service to the aviation community by facilitating efficient air traffic control operations at the airport. The facility is staffed by highly trained professionals who work under the direction of the Tower Manager and are responsible for the real-time management of air traffic under VFR conditions, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations. The role offered is for an Air Traffic Controller specifically tasked with the critical function of managing air traffic at a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower. This full-time position requires individuals to perform their duties with significant autonomy, following general supervision from the Tower Manager but with the expectation of independent decision-making regarding aircraft sequencing, runway usage, and traffic flow. The responsibilities are wide-ranging, including directing aircraft departures and arrivals, maintaining communications frequencies, monitoring navigational aids, and ensuring IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) separation standards where delegated. The incumbent is accountable for making timely decisions to balance efficiency and safety, providing pilots with weather and operational information, coordinating with other controllers, and managing emergency situations such as assisting lost or distressed pilots. This position demands both technical skill and the ability to maintain situational awareness over multiple facets of air traffic operation. Applicants must possess a Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate and a current Class II Medical Certificate. Additionally, candidates should have previous experience holding a CTO or FAA credential with a tower rating for a minimum of six months. The role requires compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA regulations, including drug and alcohol testing protocols. Compensation for this position is set at $45.05 per hour with an hourly wage rate of $4.98. This competitive pay reflects the high level of responsibility and expertise required to manage air traffic control functions safely and effectively. The organization fosters ongoing operational proficiency, including opportunities to perform lower grade duties and provide on-the-job training to fellow controllers. This position is critical to maintaining a safe and efficient airport environment, offering a challenging yet rewarding career path for qualified individuals with a passion for aviation safety and air traffic control operations.

• Possess a Control Tower Operator certificate
• Hold a current Class II Medical Certificate
• Undergo drug and alcohol testing as per DOT/FAA requirements
• Minimum six months holding a CTO certificate with facility rating or FAA credential with tower rating in an Air Traffic Control Tower
• Ability to work under general supervision independently
• Capable of managing multiple air traffic control duties simultaneously
• Must comply with FAA and DOT regulations regarding air traffic control operations