What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Traffic Control Specialist Alternative position at Department Of Transportation?
Job Title: Air Traffic Controller
Air traffic controllers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe takeoff and landing of aircraft at airports. In this position, you will be responsible for providing radar control to aircraft arriving or departing the primary airport and adjacent airports, as well as those transiting the facility's airspace.
About the Role:
- Operate radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures.
- Detect and adjust malfunctions and interferences in the equipment.
- Issue speed, altitude, and directional instructions to pilots to maintain proper aircraft separation.
- Provide air traffic advisory services to pilots, including clearances to operate aircraft, weather conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.
- Work under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment.
- Perform technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and staff support specialists.
Requirements:
- US Citizenship is mandatory.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 1959.
- A valid SF50 is required.
- Designated or Random Drug Testing is necessary.
- A current medical certificate is required.
Qualifications:
- Specialized Experience: Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility.
- Meet qualifications by the closing date of this announcement.
Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this position is between $62,400 and $175,000 per year, based on experience and location.
Salary : $62,400 - $175,000