Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist/Training Instructor)

Federal Aviation Administration; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Kenai, Alaska is seeking an Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist/Training Instructor) to lead classroom training for the FSS Initial Training Course, Weather Courses, and related programs. You will develop course outlines, update instructional materials, and directly provide training to developmental trainees.

Responsibilities include evaluating trainee progress, planning training programs across facilities, coordinating schedules, and

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom training for FSS Initial Training Course, Weather Courses, OASIS, and Air Traffic Basics.
• Develop, update, and maintain course outlines and instructional materials.
• Directly provide training and evaluate trainee progress.
• Plan training programs for personnel across facilities and assign developmental trainees where needed.
• Schedule training activities, monitor delivery, and advise trainees on work and administrative matters.

Job description

Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist/Training Instructor))

• Department: Department of Transportation

The duty station for this position is located in Kenai, Alaska. This position is temporary not to exceed 2 years; it may be extended, terminated early, or it may become permanent without further competition.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing classroom training including Flight Service Station (FSS) Initial Training Course, Weather Courses, OASIS, and may include Air Traffic Basics. Reviews, updates, directs and participates in the development of course outlines and instructional materials. You will directly provide training. Responsible for updates and maintenance of course material for the FSS Initial Training Courses and Weather Courses.

Evaluates capabilities and progress of developmental trainees, reviews training reports and makes final recommendations as to continuation in the training program. Plans and establishes training programs for all levels of personnel assigned to the parent or satellite facility including the training of FSS initial developmental trainees being assigned to facilities outside the parent's responsibility.

May provide recurrent training and refresher training at any Flight Service Station as necessary. You will monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the program. Responsible for planning training activities and ensuring training assignments to be accomplished by developmental specialists are delivered properly and timely. You will prioritize and develop training/instructor schedules and advise trainees on work and administrative matters.

Identifies and arranges for developmental training needs of employees, finds ways to improve production or increase quality of work. You will prepare/review documentation for external vocational initiatives for trainees.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102382 – $158677/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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