Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager)
Federal Aviation Administration
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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Traffic Management & Central Altitude Reservation(CARF)Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Location
Virginia
Salary
$174,405 - $225,700
per year
Type
Closes
January 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating and approving special airspace reservations for military and civilian aircraft flights, handling requests for large-scale movements or missions, and managing related notices and conflicts at a national command center.
It requires quick thinking to resolve issues from weather or other changes while maintaining security for sensitive operations.
Ideal candidates are experienced air traffic controllers with a background in terminal or en route facilities who can handle high-stakes, classified coordination.
Key Requirements
- Facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal or en route facility
- Experience processing military and civil altitude reservation (ALTRV) requests
- Ability to detect and resolve conflicts between ALTRV requests and ensure separation
- Proficiency in operating the CARF Automated Altitude Reservation System
- Skills in coordinating national and international military exercises and mass aircraft movements
- Experience handling classified documents and security-sensitive activities
- Qualifications rated per FAA Form 3330-43-1 for Air Traffic Experience
Full Job Description
The incumbent is a Traffic Management Specialist in the Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC).
He/she is responsible for processing military and civil altitude reservation (ALTRV) requests. Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, candidates will be rated in accordance with the instructions contained in FAA Form 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Major Duties:
The incumbent is a Traffic Management Specialist in the Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC).
He/she is responsible for processing military and civil altitude reservation (ALTRV) requests. The incumbent serves as the central coordinator for all civil and military ALTRV requests.
He/she requests and issues ALTRV approvals for mass aircraft movements, special missions and other activities which warrant special handling in the domestic and/or international air traffic control systems.
Creates and disseminates Notices to Airman for approved ALTRVs.
CARF specialists maintain and control classified documents concerning military aircraft movements, missile launches and other classified activities.
Detects and resolves conflicts between ALTRV requests and resolves separation conflicts within and between reservation requests.
He/she expedites coordination of mission changes dictated by weather, aircraft maintenance problems or tactical situation changes.
Operates the CARF Automated Altitude reservation system to process military and civil ALTRV requests.
Coordinates military exercises, mass movements of civil or military aircraft and other special activities on both a national and international basis.
He/she acts as a focal point for the coordination of the classified rapid deployment of military forces vital to the security of the United States.
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