Air Traffic Control Specialist at Ascension Island

Air Traffic Control Specialist at Ascension Island

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Place of Performance is on the US Space Force Base on Ascension Island, Ascension Auxiliary Airfield. We provide all lodging, food, and travel.

Join our team at Yang Enterprises as we proudly support the US Space Force’s mission on Ascension Island.

We offer an outstanding compensation package with maximum flexibility to make sure everyone feels welcome and ready for an adventure. We offer free lodging, meals, travel, and much more in our effort to make this a once in a lifetime opportunity that surely cannot be missed.

Position Title:

Air Traffic Control Specialist

Location:

Ascension Island

Department:

Airfield Operations

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Associate or bachelor’s degree in aviation, business or relevant experience.

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring safe operation of Ascension Island Auxiliary Air Field. Assure separation of aircraft, coordination of Air Traffic Control clearances, controlling all flight line activities, weather observer duties, flight following all transient aviation, and maintaining the ATC Events Logs.

Qualifications:

Experience Required: Journeyman Skilled level dispatching aircraft and 4 or more years experience operating VFR Control Tower, operating VHF, UHF, and MARISAT radio systems.

Certifications Required: Air Traffic Control Tower Operator (CTO). Must pass FAA Class II Physical, US Citizen obtain US Passport, Obtain and maintain DOD security clearance at Secret level.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF) Tower IAW: Ascension Air Field Operation Instruction, AFMAN 13-204V3, FAA 7110.65 Air Traffic Control Handbook, and other related documents.
• Flexible work schedule dependent on flight schedules.
• Control Tower Operator - Performs effective operations to assure safe take-offs and landings.
• Flight-Follows aircraft and reports ATAs, ATDs, and other flight information to Air Traffic Control agencies (ATC)
• Relays ATC clearances to inbound, outbound and over-flying aircraft.
• Performs controller duties to assure safe, orderly and expeditions flow of air traffic and ground runway traffic.
• Provides airfield advisory service to arriving and departing aircraft.
• Controls and monitors all access and activity on the Controlled Movement Area (CMA).
• Transfer control of departing flights to other traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
• Provide useful information related to weather, wind, flight paths, possible delays and runway openings and closures.
• Provides technical assistance and advises Sr. Management on ATC and airfield matters.
• Handles classified mail and documents.
• Alert response teams of safety concerns or emergencies.
• File incident reports as required by the government.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as assisting with other duties assigned during unmanned tower hours.

Physical Requirements:

Standing 1-6 hrs. (Daily)

Walking 1-5 hrs. (Daily)

Sitting 1-8 hrs. (Daily)

Pulling and Pushing 1-4 hrs. (Daily)

Reaching Overhead 1-3 hrs. (Daily)

Bending/Stooping 1-6 hrs. (Daily)

Kneeling 1-3 hrs. (Daily)

Lifting 1-25 lb. 10-30 times. (Daily)

Lifting 25 - 45 lbs. 5-30 times (Daily)

Use of hands and fingers (Daily)

Use of hand tools (Daily)

Safety (Personal Protection) Requirements:

As required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• This position is on the US Space Force Base Ascension Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF), Ascension Island. We take care of all travel, lodging, and food. Will you be willing to travel and work on Ascension Island?

Experience:

• DoD experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FAA Class II Physical Certificate (Required)
• Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $36