Tower Air Traffic Controller

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Tower Air Traffic Control, GS-2152-10, located at the 439th Operations Support Squadron, Westover Air Reserve Base, Springfield, MA.

Special Salary Rate : $77,000 - $87,000

Recruitment incentives may be available based on eligibility.

Qualifications :

In this role, you will provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow.

US citizenship is required

Ability to obtain / maintain a security clearance

Must possess valid air traffic controller certification and obtain / maintain currency of the same

This is a designated drug testing position

Supervisory experience is highly desired

Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic

Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures

Knowledge of the functional / operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as approach lighting, airfield lighting, weather instructions, navigational aids (NAVAIDS), remote status indicators, arresting systems, landlines, and any other equipment pertaining to ATC services

Knowledge of weather phenomena and localized effects

Required Documents :

Provide DD214 copy with Honorable discharge (if applicable)

Provide front and back copies of Federal Aviation Administration Credential card for Air Traffic Control Specialist qualifications

Meet medical requirements for Civilian DoD / Federal Air Traffic Control Specialists and obtain and provide a copy of a current FAA Medical Certificate

Requirements :

Possess at least one year tower Controller-in-Charge (CIC) experience is highly desirable.

The incumbent must have the ability to meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical, mental, and medical standards for ATC duties as specified by the OPM qualification standard for GS-2152

Must possess current and valid FAA / ATC specialist certification and maintain same

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret designated security clearance

At least 5 years ATC tower experience is highly desired

At least 10 years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last 1 year is highly desired

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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required.