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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Posted 8 days ago

On-site March AFB, CA $89K – $116K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Air Traffic Control ESTJINTJISTJISTP
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About the Role

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What You'll Do

  • DUTIES: Performs duties as Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) Radar Controller.
  • Performs duties as Tower Controller.
  • Performs and serves as Controller-in-Charge (CIC) when no official supervisory personnel are available.
  • Performs on-the-job training (OJT) for developmental controllers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • (CONTINUED) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of weather phenomena and localized effects.
  • Capability to communicate effectively (rapidly, clearly, and distinctly) verbally and in writing; to act decisively in emergency situations; and, to provide appropriate reporting procedures as required.
  • Incumbent must utilize effective communication skills (oral and written) in dealing with a variety of individuals and groups to ensure timely coordination and accomplishment of assigned projects.
  • Contact involves formal/informal meetings and public forums and telephone conversations with military and civilian government officials and military and civilian aviation officials in numerous public organizations.
  • MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: The maximum age for original entry into an identified ATC position is 36 years.
  • An individual shall NOT be appointed or assigned to an ATC position if that appointment cannot be completed prior to the last day of the month in which the individual reaches his/her 36th birthday.
  • Applicants over the age limit must meet re-entry or age waiver requirements in accordance with DoDI 1400.25-V331 dated 26 Jan 15, Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Manual, Subchapter 331, Civilian Air Traffic Controllers.
  • Any individual who has reached the mandatory separation age (56) is NOT eligible for employment/reemployment as an ATC (5 U.S.C. 3323(a) (reference (b)).NOTE: ATCs have a mandatory separation age of 56.
  • This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109.
  • This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC 8339(3) and 8415(d), Computation of annuity, and 8412(e).
  • RE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATC Specialist in receipt of a refund, of retirement contributions for the years of service covered under special retirement, will not receive service credit towards the 20 years required to retire under special retirement coverage, unless the redeposit is paid in full prior to date of retirement.
  • REQUIREMENTS: Air traffic control specialists in all specializations must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits, the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located.
  • Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate, if appropriate.
  • These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic.

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