Air Traffic Control (ATC) Facility Chief

CI² Aviation; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CI² Aviation, Inc. seeks an experienced Air Traffic Chief to lead non-approach control tower operations at Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, Texas.

The role oversees tower personnel, readiness, qualifications, training, scheduling, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, continuous airfield operations. The ideal candidate has six years of Army fixed-base ATC tower experience, an active SECRET clearance, and DoD/FAA credentials.

Qualifications

• Six years of Army fixed-base ATC tower experience.
• Tower rating/current certification required.
• FAA Form 7220-1 CTO certificate or AVO credential.
• Ability to obtain facility rating prior to duties.
• Active SECRET (Tier 3) security clearance; interim acceptable.
• Active U.S. driver's license for vehicle operation.
• Authorization to work in the United States and pass installation access checks.
• Ability to meet certification, licensing, medical, and qualification requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily ATC tower operations per military, ICAO, federal, state, and installation requirements.
• Attend daily briefing to inform government personnel on missions and safety issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical recommendations to Airfield Division personnel.
• Develop and maintain facility duty schedules for continuous coverage.
• Ensure controllers maintain currency, qualifications, certifications, and medical eligibility.
• Conduct qualification evaluations, annual written exams, and controller skill evaluations.
• Review TERPS data for the assigned facility and ensure NAVAID readiness.
• Monitor equipment status and coordinate with maintenance for deficiencies.
• Maintain documentation, forms, and training materials and ensure proper distribution.

Skills

ATC tower operations

Security clearance

Leadership

US work authorization

DoD/FAA credentials

Medical fitness

Job description

Position Overview

CI² Aviation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Chief (ATC Facility Chief) to lead non-approach control tower operations at Biggs Army Airfield in Fort Bliss, Texas.

The Air Traffic Chief will oversee tower personnel, operational readiness, controller qualifications, training, scheduling, and compliance. This position supports safe and efficient aircraft arrivals and departures within an operation that provides continuous service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and federal holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily ATC tower operations in accordance with applicable military, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), federal, state, and installation requirements.
• Attend the daily 8:00 a.m. synchronization meeting to brief government personnel on missions, exercises, operational concerns, and ATC safety issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical recommendations to Airfield Division government personnel.
• Develop and maintain facility duty schedules to support continuous operational coverage.
• Ensure controllers maintain required position currency, qualifications, certifications, and medical eligibility.
• Conduct position qualification evaluations, administer annual written examinations, and perform controller skill evaluations.
• Gather, review, and verify Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) data associated with the assigned facility.
• Oversee facility equipment readiness and monitor and report the operational status of equipment and associated navigational aids (NAVAIDs).
• Coordinate reporting and follow-up for equipment deficiencies; physical maintenance and repairs are outside this position’s authorized scope.
• Maintain current regulations, manuals, charts, maps, and training materials required by TC 3-04.15.
• Maintain custodial control of facility forms, records, and publications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper distribution.
• Ensure personnel follow installation security procedures, access requirements, and the company's safety plan.
• Carry out operational, supervisory, and coordination responsibilities described in TC 3-04.15, Chapter 1.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of Army fixed-base ATC tower experience controlling aircraft at Army locations.
• A previous tower rating obtained before employment.
• FAA Form 7220-1, Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate, or AVO credential, as applicable to assigned duties.
• Ability to obtain the required facility rating before assuming ATC duties.
• An active Army Class IV Flight Physical, meeting the standards of AR 40-501, paragraph 4-33.
• An active SECRET (Tier 3) security clearance, maintained throughout employment under the contract. An officially granted Interim SECRET clearance is acceptable temporarily while final SECRET adjudication is pending.
• A valid U.S. state driver's license appropriate for any vehicle operated in the performance of assigned duties.
• Authorization to work in the United States and ability to satisfy installation access, background investigation, and identification requirements.
• Ability to meet all applicable certification, licensing, medical, and qualification requirements before performing assigned work.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and operational coordination skills.
• A professional appearance and commitment to safety, security, and mission readiness.

Required Training and Security Compliance

• Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) training within 30 calendar days of contract start or hire, as applicable, and annual Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) training.
• DoD Information Assurance awareness training before network access and annually thereafter.
• Level I Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness training.
• Antiterrorism Level I Awareness training.
• Locally developed iWATCH Army training.

Schedule and Assignment

The Air Traffic Chief’s regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The facility operates continuously, including weekends and federal holidays, and the Chief is responsible for coordinating staffing and operational readiness to support those requirements.

CI² Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.

Contingent Upon Contract Award: This position is contingent upon CI² Aviation, Inc. being awarded the Fort Bliss air traffic control services contract. Any offer of employment and anticipated start date will depend on contract award and fulfillment of applicable contract requirements.