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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)
Army National Guard Units · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) is part of the CA JFHQ SAO.
What You'll Do
- →THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), GS-2152-12, is to work as an air traffic controller for an Army National Guard (ARNG) Air Traffic Control Tower, under immediate supervision at the outset of each assignment to a new position; but when rated, works under the general supervision of the Facility Chief.
- →Independently performs the described duties within guidelines of applicable civilian and military procedures and standards.
- →Supervision includes assignments in general terms and instruction in new or revised policies and procedures.
- →Evaluation of work is accomplished by supervisory observation of incumbent's ability to perform expeditious and safe operations.
- →Directs automated flight data information into the Flight Information Strip computer and Programmable Indicator Data Processor (PIDP).
- →Establishes radar contact with and controls aircraft to provide Air Surveillance Radar (ASR) and Precision Approach Radar(PAR) approaches to designated runways.
- →Utilizes surveillance and precision approach radar scopes displaying azimuth /elevation data to control aircraft to touchdown and maintain separation between aircraft.
- →Controls multiple aircraft simultaneously in the traffic pattern and on two busy parallel runways operating in a day, night and night vision goggle environment under varied weather conditions with a substantial volume of helicopter traffic and provision of radar services to a number of satellite airports.
- →Operates control tower equipment, visual signaling devices and activation of primary crash alarm circuits.
- →Uses tower radar displays and associated equipment.
- →Controls an extremely heavy density of air traffic by issuing exact and precise instructions within delegated, complex, and congested airspace requiring split second analysis of the traffic situation and rapid and precise decision making.
- →Maintains continuous radio watch of assigned and emergency frequencies and monitors navigational aids and control panels.
- →Instructs pilots to change radio frequencies and transponder beacon codes, and advises on restricted area status.
- →Notifies pilots of changes in weather reports and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS).
Requirements
- ✓Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.
- ✓PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.
- ✓Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- ✓May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
- ✓U.S. citizenship is required.
- ✓Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Must maintain proper security clearance.
- ✓Position is subject to rotating shifts.
- ✓Position is considered mission essential.
- ✓Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
- ✓Must possess a Class IV Flight Physical.
- ✓Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.
- ✓Possess a Control Tower Operator (CTO) or Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate is required as minimum qualification for ATC positions; indicates applicant has completed initial ATC training and has demonstrated minimum skills/qualifications to perform ATC duties.
- ✓Initial ATC training is conducted by DoD (technical skills training) or the FAA - it is not conducted in ARNG ATC facilities.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e5c567c9-ff5b-4590-93d5-9d04f1938e81
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