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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Traffic Control Specialist

Leidos
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025
Description

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the BEST in government contracting? Ranked by Forbes as a Top government contractor and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Team Leidos is one you don't want to overlook.

Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. We embrace and solve some of the world's toughest challenges. We know once you join Team Leidos, you are sure to go home at the end of the every day knowing You Made A Difference, resulting in one of the most rewarding careers you could have imagined.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Traffic Control Specialist to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility modernization projects. This position will be in the Fort Worth, TX office.

You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, enjoy flexible work arrangements, and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC IV mission. In this mission we provide daily support of the NISC IV contract, specifically, to various Air Traffic Control Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACON), Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) and FAA Air Traffic Organization headquarters and Regional offices.

Primary Responsibilities For The Role Include

  • Review requests for charting, airspace development and management.
  • Procedures development and review, special events impacting the National Airspace System (NAS), traffic management support.
  • Special Use Airspace (SUA) management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations management, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), procedural waiver reviews, and document change proposals (DCP).
  • Ensure timelines and handbook requirements are met to support NAS Safety.

Basic Qualifications (Must Have)

  • Requires a BA degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience or if no degree, additional related work experience in Air Traffic Control can be substituted. Substantial knowledge of aviation operations and/or airspace management derived from experience as a certified Air Traffic Controller (for the FAA) or Pilot.
  • Experience in a staff environment preparing written documents, memos and briefs. 10 years of applicable experience required.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Original Posting

April 4, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Salary : $89,700 - $162,150

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