AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command at Westover Air Reserve Base, MA seeks an Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) to provide VFR air traffic control services around the airfield, ensuring safe, orderly movement of aircraft in a control tower environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining certifications, coordinating with military and civilian personnel, and reporting weather and advisories. A Secret security clearance is required; applications close 2026-11-10.

Qualifications

• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work.
• Volunteer work experience can count toward qualifying experience.
• Credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft near the airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield.
• Control military and civilian aircraft in a control tower environment.
• Observe and report airport advisories, weather information, and equipment outages.
• Provide instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.
• Maintain certification requirements.

Skills

VFR Air Traffic Control

Job description

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow.

DUTIES Controls military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment Observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel Maintains certification requirements

Requirements & Education

QUALIFICATIONS (cont'd) PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78386 – $101897/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov