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Air Traffic Control Specialist - Trainee

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 43 days ago

On-site Cold Bay, AK $46K – $130K Apply by Aug 12, 2026 Air Traffic Control ESTJINTJISTJISTP
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About the Role

Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee for Flight Service Stations in Alaska. Alaska has the only Federal Flight Service Stations. There may be multiple positions to be filled. The Alaska Flight Service Training Academy (AFSTA) is located in Kenai, Alaska.

What You'll Do

  • This is a developmental Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for providing preflight briefings and inflight assistance to pilots, requiring knowledge of the information needed to conduct safe flights.
  • Developmental controllers receive a wide range of training in FSS processes as well as weather, communication, navigational and other equipment.
  • As an ATCS, you will receive pay increases as you successfully complete the progressive phases (benchmarks) of controller training at your assigned facility.
  • This announcement is open to those applicants willing to work at any FAA FSS Air Traffic Control Facility in Alaska.
  • Applicant geographic area preferences are for informational purposes only and may not be used in the selection process.
  • Prior experience or training in air traffic control is not required.
  • If a candidate applies for and is selected under this temporary trainee announcement, all of the employment conditions associated with this AT-AQ position will apply.
  • Individuals who do not successfully complete training at the FAA Academy/FAA FSS Academy and all other necessary requirements will have their employment terminated.
  • As a new ATCS, you will spend your first several weeks of employment in an intensive training program.
  • While attending academy training, you will be on a temporary appointment.
  • Academy students receive basic air traffic control training through the FAA Academy, which includes complete occupational indoctrination including highlights of Federal employment and basic air traffic training in both a classroom and laboratory environment.
  • Upon successful completion of the FAA Air Traffic Basics Course, continued training will be held at the FAA FSS Academy in Kenai, AK.
  • While attending academy training, you will remain on a temporary appointment.
  • Academy students will receive basic air traffic control training that includes familiarization with the FSS organizational structure and functions, and basic air traffic training in both a classroom and laboratory environment that simulates actual FSS job functions.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
  • Education Requirements If using education to qualify, you must document it in the application questionnaire.
  • Your education must come from a school accredited and recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 43d465e7-c563-4268-b7d4-722de66a7bfe

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