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Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 88 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $128K – $198K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Air Traffic Control ESTJINTJISTJISTP Operations
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Leads the ATO's operations-centric efforts in national defense, homeland security, law enforcement, disaster response, and other significant incident management arenas. AJR-2 leads the ATO's use of Air Traffic Management (ATM) security capabilities to help interagency partners protect the Nation and its interests from Air Domain-related threats in the aforementioned mission areas.
What You'll Do
- →The Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) serves within the Operations Security Plans and Procedures (OSPP / AJR-222) team.
- →The ATCS performs complex, specialized air traffic control assignments.
- →Provides national-level air traffic management expertise to support the assessment and evaluation of operational issues related to Air Domain awareness, the Air Traffic Organization's (ATOs) use of air traffic control (ATC) capabilities, and other Air Navigation Services (ANS) functions.
- →Contributes to analyses that inform regional and national program activities.
- →Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control procedures and operations, as well as FAA programs, regulations, and missions.
- →Must also apply comprehensive knowledge of staff programs (e.g., procedures, traffic management, quality assurance, training, automation) to carry out regional or national programs.
- →Supports System Operations Security mission activities as assigned, including participating in directorate response efforts during natural disasters and other operational crises, which may require work outside the scheduled tour of duty and at various locations.
- →Uses experience separating and controlling air traffic to serve as an authority on critical Air Traffic Management (ATM) security issues, providing support and recommendations to the Team Manager on a range of ATC operational security matters.
- →Assists in reviewing ATM security threats and identifying practical options to help mitigate potential impacts on the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of the National Airspace System (NAS).
- →Supports Air Traffic Organization (ATO) participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other international forums by providing operational expertise on ATM security and civil military issues.
- →Assists senior staff in preparing analyses, materials, and recommendations for international engagements and participates in discussions addressing the operational impacts of international conflicts or disasters on U.S. operators and interests.
- →Ensures written communications are clear, structure, and properly formatted to accurately convey the organization's position and requested actions prior to senior leadership review.
- →Contacts are internal and external to the agency.
- →Often represent the organization as a senior point of contact on projects, programs, research and acquisition.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Personality Fit
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