AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) to provide VFR air traffic control services near airports and in the control tower environment. You will manage aircraft movements to ensure safe, orderly flow and respond to advisories and weather information.

Applicants should be prepared to maintain certification and contribute to airfield operations, with formal responsibilities defined by the National Airspace System.

Qualifications

• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work.
• Volunteer work experience is recognized and can translate to paid employment.
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft in the vicinity of an airport or on the airfield movement area.
• Controls military and civilian aircraft under VFR in a control tower environment.
• Observes and reports airport advisories, weather information, and equipment outages; maintains certification requirements.

Job description

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Key Responsibilities

SUMMARY: 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.): 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 Department of the Air Force Headquarters, 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 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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