Public Notice for Air Traffic Control Specialist (Direct Hire)

Job Overview

This is a public notice for direct hiring authority for Experienced Air Traffic Control Specialists, 2152 series positions. These positions are responsible for controlling live air traffic in support of public safety and our national air space.

This announcement will serve as a resume repository that may be used to fill positions.

Job Description

There is no educational substitute for the required 52 weeks of specialized experience.

Key Responsibilities

• These positions are responsible for controlling live air traffic in support of public safety and our national air space.
• Work history and supporting certificate(s) MUST support the applicant performing as an ATCS for a minimum of 52 consecutive weeks following the issue date of the certification.
• This is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace.
• If you are selected for a position, you will be informed of the facility location you are being offered.
• They must learn the skills needed for operation at higher levels of responsibility.
• Failure to meet training requirements for or accept promotion to higher grade ATCS positions may constitute grounds for reassignment, demotion or separation from employment You will receive on-the-job training and pay increases, as appropriate, upon successful completion of the progressive phases of controller training at your assigned facility.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• This is a public notice for direct hiring authority for Experienced Air Traffic Control Specialists, 2152 series positions.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 52 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EXPERIENCE INVOLVING THE FULL-TIME ACTIVE SEPARATION OF AIR TRAFFIC, AFTER RECEIPT OF AN ATC CERTIFICATION OR FACILITY RATING WITHIN 5 YEARS OF APPLICATION WHILE SERVING AT: a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facility; OR a civilian or military air traffic control facility of the Department of Defense and any National Guard Facility; OR a tower operating under contract with the FAA under section 47124 This experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the level of work.
• This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic; knowledge of aircraft separation standards and control techniques; and the ability to apply them properly, often under conditions of great stress.
• Applicants MUST submit copies of certifications prior to the closing date of the announcement.
• (The 52 weeks of consecutive, certified experience cannot include any FAA Academy or military training time prior to certification, as this is not considered "live" air traffic) and must have been within 5 years of application.
• Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.
• Work history and supporting certificate(s) MUST support the applicant performing as an ATCS for a minimum of 52 consecutive weeks following the issue date of the certification.
• Applicants MUST document hours per week within their work history/resume (full time experience is credited as 40 hours per week, part time hours will be pro-rated based on 40 hrs per week).

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as On-site with location information shown as Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

Federal Aviation Administration is the organization connected with this listing. USA Jobs Today displays this opportunity for job discovery only, so applicants should verify company details, application instructions, and eligibility on the official employer website.