Air Traffic Control Specialist (Station)
U.S. Army Forces Command
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Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist (AT-2152-HI)
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Job Description
Summary
This role involves providing support for air traffic control operations at a terminal facility in California, focusing on areas like training, quality assurance, traffic management, and safety programs.
The specialist analyzes and develops new methods to improve efficiency in the national airspace system, requiring strong communication skills to work with teams.
It's ideal for experienced air traffic control professionals with at least one year in a relevant supervisory or certified position who enjoy tackling operational challenges.
Key Requirements
- Held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year
- Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
- Held a Management and Support Specialist (MSS) position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
- Comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control field and National Airspace System components
- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures
- Strong communication skills to tailor messages to different audiences
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Full Job Description
Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) at an ATC-8 level terminal facility. Specialized experience is required. Candidates must meet the following: 1.
Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2.
Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he/she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR 3.
Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility (see NOTE above).
In addition to the qualifications listed above, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Major Duties:
Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS- I) at En Route and Oceanic Centers and Terminal facilities. Responsible for tactical, strategic.
and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures.
plans and programs, operational automation, military operations.
special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.
The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System.
Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis. evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures.
The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives. Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience.
While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required.
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