Air Traffic Control Specialist

Lamwork; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamwork is looking for an experienced Air Traffic Controller to ensure the safe and orderly movement of aircraft in controlled airspace. The role involves monitoring radar displays, issuing clearances, and coordinating with other facilities to minimize delays and prevent conflicts.

The ideal candidate should possess relevant certifications, including the FAA ATCS Certificate, as well as essential skills in communication and decision-making.

Qualifications

• FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate is required.
• Control Tower Operator Certificate is needed.
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive separation of aircraft to prevent conflicts.
• Issue clearances and instructions to pilots.
• Coordinate with adjacent facilities for smooth traffic flow.
• Monitor radar systems and report failures.
• Manage in-flight emergencies by coordinating responses.

Skills

Radar Operation

Aircraft Separation Standards

IFR/VFR Procedures

Weather Interpretation

ATC Automation Systems

Situational Awareness

Decision-Making

Stress Management

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate

Control Tower Operator Certificate

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5

Job description

Air Traffic Controller Overview

An Air Traffic Controller is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft through controlled airspace, preventing collisions and minimizing delays across both IFR and VFR operations. Day to day, controllers monitor radar displays, issue clearances and separation instructions, relay weather information, and coordinate with adjacent facilities to keep traffic flowing without conflict.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive separation of IFR and VFR aircraft through assigned airspace to prevent conflicts and sustain safe, continuous traffic flow.
• Issue clearances, arrival and departure instructions, and weather advisories to pilots operating within active and transitional airspace sectors.
• Coordinate with adjacent control facilities and tactical controllers to sequence traffic smoothly across sector boundaries without disruption.
• Monitor radar systems, flight data platforms, and communication equipment for serviceability, reporting failures promptly to facility leadership.
• Manage in-flight emergency and distress situations by initiating coordinated responses with emergency personnel and relevant agencies.

Required Skills

• Hard Skills: Radar Operation, Aircraft Separation Standards, IFR/VFR Procedures, Weather Interpretation, ATC Automation Systems (STARS, ARTS, EARTS)
• Soft Skills: Situational Awareness, Decision-Making, Stress Management, Multitasking, Communication

Certifications

• FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate (FAA Form 7220-1)
• Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or Above

Salary

The median Air Traffic Controller salary in the United States is $144,580 per year, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.