Serves as a Radar Controller at a Level 12 radar cab or radar approach control facility and is responsible for the safe orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Serves as a Radar Controller at a Level 12 radar cab or radar approach control facility and is responsible for the safe orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic. A Level 12 radar approach control is characterized by a traffic density measure of 100 or more instrument operations per hour. Incumbent projects a positive cooperative attitude towards system users and operators.
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). Please read the New York TRACON (N90) Academy and Employee Transfer Procedures at There is no positive education requirement for this vacancy.
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.
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.
Required Forms: Formmust be signed by applicant and rating official to receive consideration. Applicants who fail to submit required form(s) will not be considered. Form(s) requiring signature and date may be reproduced but must be submitted with original signatures. None of these form(s) will be subsequently loaned or returned to the applicant. FAA Formcan be found on the following website or by contacting the Human Resource Office point of contact listed in the announcement. 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.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: This position is covered by the Department of Transportations Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to preemployment or preappointment drug screening. Persons occupying a testing designated position (TDP) will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Security Requirements: This position requires a National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (NACI) prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding C90/N90 Return Rights and Priority Release dated March 15 2016 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 the EMP 1.14a.
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