AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)
Air Mobility Command
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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Station)
U.S. Army Forces Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Irwin, California
Salary
$79,240 - $103,006
per year
Type
Closes
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GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing air traffic for military areas at Fort Irwin, California, by guiding aircraft safely using radar and radio, issuing flight instructions, and helping pilots with plans.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in air traffic control who can handle high-pressure situations and work rotating shifts as a team leader. U.S.
citizens with relevant skills in aviation safety and communication would be a strong match.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in air traffic control
- Ability to provide control and separation of air traffic using radar and two-way radio
- Experience issuing FAA transponder codes, altitudes, and directions for aircraft
- Skill in assisting pilots with flight planning and filing flight plans
- Knowledge of maintaining, verifying, and posting Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
- Capability to act as Shift Leader or Controller in Charge on a rotating basis
- U.S. citizenship required
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position conducts enroute air traffic control duties and advisory instructions for Fort Irwin Restricted Areas R2502 North, R2502 East R2502 Alpha, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, Goldstone Airstrip, and Freedom Field Landing Site.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized experience: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which includes the following.
Provide control and separation of air traffic also controls the arriving and departing aircraft by means of radar and two-way radio communications.
Issues Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assigned transponder codes for tracking aircraft, issues altitude and direction to be flown as necessary to keep aircraft in designated areas.
Assist pilots planning flights and filing flight plans.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09) Major Duties:
- Provide control and separation of air traffic for National Training Center and Fort Irwin Restricted Areas (R-2502N/E/A).
- Issue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assigned transponder codes for tracking aircraft, issues altitude and direction to be flown as necessary to integrate aircraft into areas ground units are firing through.
- Assist pilots planning flights and file flight plans and maintain, verify and post Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
- Act as Shift Leader (SL) or Controller in Charge (CIC) on a rotating basis.
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