Air Traffic Control Specialist — Station Operations

JT4 LLC

California

On-site

USD 78,000 - 88,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking an Air Traffic Control Specialist Station to provide critical communications to pilots and ensure safety of flights. The ATCSS will be organized, communicative, and safety-focused, supporting airfield and range operations for DoD and federal contracts.

The role requires coordinating with pilots, filing flight plans, and monitoring meteorological and navigational data to maintain safe flight operations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One+ years ATC ops experience at civilian or military flight service installation.
Two+ years of experience in military (range) operations.

Responsibilities

Assist pilots in planning route of flight and obtaining clearance.
Review flight plans for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain NOTAM currency and disseminate important aeronautical information.
Route planes for instrument and visual flight rules operations.
Provide meteorological and navigational information to pilots during flight.
Record and communicate flight information clearly and concisely.

Skills

Flight plans

NOTAMs

Meteorology

Radio communications

Air traffic procedures

Education

High school diploma

FAA/DoD flight service training

Job description

Air Traffic Control Specialist Station- Point Mugu, CA

#12454

Point Mugu, California, United States

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INSTRUMENTATION

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Job Description

JT4, LLC is looking for a highly focused Air Traffic Control Specialist Station to provide critical communication to pilots to ensure safety of flights. The ATCSS will be highly organized, have good communication, and is safety conscious.

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Working from an air traffic control station, an Air Traffic Control Specialist Station receives, reviews, and transmits flight plans and communicates meteorological, navigational, and other pertinent information directly to pilots to ensure all appropriate procedures for preflight and emergency services are followed in order to conduct safe flights.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

Assist pilots in planning route of flight, in making flight computations, filing flight plans, and obtaining proper clearance to fly in controlled air spaces
Obtain flight plans from pilots and review plans for completeness
Maintain file of plans for operating under visual flight rules until completion of flight
Route planes for operating under instrument flight rules to the control center and for operating under visual flight rules to the station in vicinity of destination airport using radio, teletype, radiotelephone, radiotelegraph, telephone, or interphone
Provide meteorological, navigational, traffic control, and other information and instructions to pilots during flight
Transmit information to pilots in flight such as identifying landmarks, beacons, tarmac conditions, operational status of airfield navigation aids, and available landing fields
Monitor radio aids to navigation as range stations, fan markers, and voice communications facilities, and notify air personnel of availability of these facilities
Maintain written records of messages transmitted and received from pilots
Develop, disseminate, and monitor the currency of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), providing information on significant aeronautical conditions
Contact facilities along route of flight to secure information on overdue aircraft
Report lost aircraft to control center or local emergency services for rescue
Perform other job-related duties, as required.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A high school diploma, or equivalent, completion of an accredited military or FAA Airfield Management/Flight Service school or program, one+ years of experience in air traffic control operations at a civilian or military flight service installation, and two+ years of experience in military (range) operations are required for this position.

In addition, an Air Traffic Control Specialist Station employee must possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and FAA flight directives
Detailed knowledge of procedures related to flight handling, routing, airspace structures, and the relationship and coordination required between flight service and other components of the air traffic system
Ability to communicate effectively with pilots in a variety of situations
Knowledge of ground and airborne support systems
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to practically apply stringent operational safety and security guidelines
Demonstrated general knowledge of computer operations, secure communication techniques, and an ability to function in a manpower-intense environment
General knowledge of the performance characteristics of a wide variety of aircraft, particularly with respect to the effect of weather on the safe operation of that aircraft
Good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum
Ability to act decisively in emergency situations
Skill to present essential information to pilots clearly, concisely, and quickly before or during flight
Planning/organizational skills
Ability to work under deadlines
Ability to work shift work.

The expected salary range for this position is $77,813 to $87,547 annually.

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits Active on Day 1
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
JT4 will match 50% up to an 8% contribution
100% Immediate Vesting
Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily sedentary, performed in an office/airfield/tower environment. Some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required. Prolonged use of a video display terminal and radio communications requires constant use of sight, speaking, and hearing abilities, and constant mental alertness.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JOM68; A4CLR

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