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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist - MSS-1)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted today

On-siteAurora, IL$172K – $228KApply by Jun 5, 2026Air Traffic ControlESTJINTJISTJISTPOperations
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About the Role

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) at an ATC-12 level en route facility. 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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • For the assigned Facility/Duty Location: Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty.
  • Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry.
  • Makes recommendations for new projects/studies, taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives.
  • Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports.
  • Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures.
  • Conducts investigations, evaluations, and briefs facility personnel.
  • Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided.
  • Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 7af4b171-123e-466b-98ad-ccc052a1bfd3

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