Air Traffic Control Specialist
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 167960 - 225700
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
As a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in a Level 12 Tower with Radar facility incumbent is responsible for the safe orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Provides separation for aircraft operating under IFR and VFR procedures from other aircraft landing departing and/or overflying within their designated airspace. Operates radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detects and adjusts malfunctions and interferences in the equipment. Issues speed altitude and directional instructions to pilots to keep aircraft properly separated. Provides air traffic advisory services to pilots including clearances to operate aircraft weather and field conditions and safety and traffic alerts.
Provides training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility. Performs the technical functions associated with training briefings quality assurance and the technical functions of staff support specialists.
Provides watch supervision for the continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.
Works under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment. When certified on the required position(s) of operation the CPC independently performs the described duties under general supervision.
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
- APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH AVIATOR
Qualifications
Basic qualifications for Certified Professional Controller (CPC) positions in the terminal and en route options:
Specialized Experience Required for CPC Positions: Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility. Rating and Evaluation Criteria: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications candidates will be rated in accordance with the instructions on FAA Form(dated 6/00) Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement.
Employees that have not been facility radar certified at a level 10 or above Terminal facility will be required to pass the Ten Eleven Twelve Radar Assessment (TETRA).
Priority Release/Return Rights:
Effective dates for selections will be in accordance with Memorandum of Understanding PHL Return Rights and Priority Release dated May 13 2021. Employees that transfer and do not achieve full certification other than those that have an approved hardship with an available vacancy will be transferred back to their prior facility and will not be processed in accordance with HRPM EMP 1.14a.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. position is covered by the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Open Continuous announcements:
- Once your application is in Submitted status you may receive employment consideration for 12 months from the date of the submission of your application or until a new vacancy announcement for the register is established whichever comes first. To extend the period of eligibility for an additional 12 months you must access your application review and/or update responses to the questionnaire and Submit your application. Please note each time that you re-submit your application to the vacancy announcement it overwrites your original submission and extends consideration of your application for twelve months from the date of the most recent submission.
- Submitting an updated application allows you the opportunity to provide the most up-to-date information concerning your education training and experience. It also assures that selecting officials receive the most current information.
Your application must be in a Submitted status in order to be referred. Only applications in a Submitted status at the time a referral list is generated will be eligible for referral. Referral lists can be created any time after the announcement has opened.
Interview Policy: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Position is covered under P.L. 97-297 for early retirement purposes.
Requirement for physical certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement.
Security Requirements: This position requires a National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (NACI) prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
Incomplete Applications:
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Airside Operations
- Time Management
- Digital Electronics
- Flight Operations
- Weather conditions
- Airfield Lighting
- Avaition
- Airport Security
- Control System
- Data Management
- Federal Aviation
- Visual Communication
- Airspace Management
- Control Engineering
