Air Traffic Control Specialist - San Bernardino, CA

The hiring organization is a vital component of the national air traffic control system, specializing in the management and control of aircraft movements within a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower. The institution's primary mission revolves around ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic, providing essential control tower services at a busy airport environment. As part of the Federal Aviation Administration's network—or an equivalent body—this organization supports pilots, airlines, and other air traffic service users in navigating the complexities of airport traffic via advanced communication and monitoring technologies. The work environment demands high levels of precision, situational awareness, and adherence to strict regulatory frameworks, aimed at preventing accidents and promoting efficient airspace management. This establishment prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence while adapting to evolving regulations and technological advances in aviation. The role in focus is that of an Air Traffic Controller assigned to a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Air Traffic Control Tower, responsible for controlling and coordinating the movement of incoming and outgoing aircraft with rigorous attention to safety and efficiency. Reporting to the Tower Manager, the controller plays an independent yet collaborative role in managing departures, arrivals, and sequencing of aircraft to minimize delays and maintain equitable treatment of all flights—whether under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or VFR conditions. This position requires ongoing evaluation of weather conditions, communication frequencies, navigational aids, and runways to ensure optimal traffic flow and safety compliance. Controllers determine flight sequences, manage takeoff and landing authorizations, and coordinate with other traffic control units to handle complex airspace demands. The incumbent exercises considerable judgment in making decisions about flight orders, runway usage, and traffic separation, employing radar and other aids when applicable. This role also involves monitoring weather reports and forecasts, adjusting operations accordingly, and relaying critical information to pilots and relevant authorities. Controllers serve as lifelines for pilots in distress or disoriented situations and may also provide on-the-job training to fellow staff members. The position is subject to strict federal regulations concerning health certifications and periodic drug and alcohol testing, ensuring that all personnel maintain peak physical and mental fitness essential for this high-stakes occupation. Working as a Control Tower Operator in the VFR environment is both challenging and rewarding, demanding superior multitasking abilities, rapid decision-making skills, and excellent communication under pressure. Compensation is competitive, with this role offering a pay rate of $39.92 per hour plus a hazardous weather (HW) rate of $4.93. Those who succeed in this role enjoy a dynamic work atmosphere where their expertise contributes directly to aviation safety and operational integrity.

• Hold a Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate
• Possess 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
• Have held a Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO) with a facility rating or FAA Credential with a tower rating for at least six months in an Air Traffic Control Tower