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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SS STARS)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 2 days ago

On-site Bangor, ME $91K – $140K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Transportation Specialist ENTJESTJISTJISTP
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About the Role

The Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) at this level is recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.

What You'll Do

  • ATSS Personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).
  • They are also responsible for various duties that contribute to providing reliable and safe FAA services to the flying public.
  • Serves as an ATSS who specializes in the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS).
  • Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.
  • Independently evaluates the functional status of assigned subsystems, systems and facilities.
  • Plans, coordinates, and resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions, making adjustments as necessary to deal with system outages and performance deterioration.
  • Recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area.
  • Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence.
  • Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes.
  • Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.
  • Initiates action to install, repair or restore systems and services.
  • As a principal specialist or team leader for major projects and/or program areas, resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions.
  • Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to deal with unanticipated situations and organizational needs.
  • This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Personality Fit

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

Job ID: 45af37f6-68f3-43a0-9481-0b33992ebf82

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