Air Traffic Assistant (Flight Data Communications Specialist)

Department of Transportation; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation seeks an Air Traffic Assistant/FDCS to support flight data processing and communications for the National Airspace System. The role requires the candidate to demonstrate specialized experience at the FV-E/FG-5/6 level and may include FAA ATC training or certification requirements.

Qualifications include possession of FAA/ military ATC training or an FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate; candidates must meet qualifications by the closing date of the

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience at FV-E/FG-5/6.
• Experience in civilian or military aircraft operations or air traffic roles.
• Certification or training such as FAA or Military ATC Training Program or FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight data processing and NAS communications support.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education

FAA/ Military ATC Training Program

FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate

Job description

Incumbent serves as an Air Traffic Assistant/Flight Data Communications Specialist (FDCS) at an Air Traffic Terminal or Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and is responsible for providing flight data processing and communications service for the National Airspace System (NAS).

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FV-E or FG/GS-5/6). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work involving:

1. Civilian or military aircraft operations work, such as flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, flight engineer or air transport pilot;
2. FAA Certified Dispatcher for an air carrier;
3. Flight Information Expediter involved in determining flight times of airplanes and transmitting information to flight operations and command centers;
4. Civilian or Military Air Traffic Controller; and;
5. Flight Data Processor;

OR

• Successful completion of an FAA or Military Air Traffic Control Training Program;

OR

• Possession of an FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.