Air Traffic Assistant (Lead Flight Data Communications Specialist)

Full Job Description

Incumbent serves as a Air Traffic Assistant (Lead)/Flight Data Communications Team Lead (FDTL) at an Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

Candidates must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band (FV-F or FG/GS-7/8) that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the use of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures.

Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work involving: -Experience using NAS computer systems such as the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system, Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) system, and Digital Altimeter Setting Indicator (DASI) system; or - Experience operating air traffic control operational computer and flight data equipment; or - Experience amending proposed flight plans for flow control restrictions, Severe Weather Avoidance Plan (SWAP), and Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT) restrictions/changes; or - Experience as a military or civilian air traffic controller, flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, command center operators (base ops),dispatcher for an air carrier, or as Flight Services Specialist.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As the Flight Data Communications Team Lead, performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager and is responsible for providing flight data processing and communications service for the National Airspace System (NAS).

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish multiple, varying Flight Data assignments. Assignments include the following: Relays Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) departure clearances.

Processes and monitors the input of proposed and active flight plans. Assists customers in amending flight plan data, correcting flight plan formatting and route errors.

Develops and maintains bulk storage flight plans as required. Prepares, transmits, and coordinates alert notices and administrative messages.

Recovers and manually processes and disseminates flight plan data and weather data during outages.

Receives, updates, and analyzes critical weather information and immediately notifies operational personnel.

Collects and disseminates flow control restrictions, notices to airmen (NOTAMS), and other data related to flight safety.

Prepares and transmits NOTAMS, information requests (INREQS), alert notices (ALNOTS), AIRMETS, Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPS), Center Weather Advisories (CWAs), defense communication messages and traffic management messages.

Updates local automated information systems using voice recordings and manual data inputs. Trains developmental staff as required.

Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and coordinating only as needed with their manager.

Often assists managers and other employees plan and identify resources to accomplish assignments, projects, and other work activities.

May approve leave on a limited basis in accordance with instruction/guidance from management.

Provides information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, employee performance, and personnel needs and reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems.

May serve as the Alternate COMSEC Responsible Officer (ACRO), Classified Information Security Manager (ACISM), and/or Classified Information Account Custodian (ACIAC).

Contacts are both internal and external.

Internal contacts are with managers and other employees to share information, coordinate efforts, discuss the statuses of assignments, and identify resources needed to complete assignments.

External contacts include members of the aviation community, including pilots, air traffic controllers, flight service specialists, dispatchers, and weather unit personnel to relay flight information.

Existing policies and procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach, or to recommend a new approach.

As the team lead, resolves most problems and work issues without assistance.

Informs manager and other employees of problems/issues that require their attention and helps them develop and recommend solutions.

Provides guidance to lower level employees for handling routine problems and issues.

Work is reviewed periodically, normally through status reports and at completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or work activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.