AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Air Education and Training Command; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in Montgomery, AL, seeks an Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) to provide VFR air traffic control services in the vicinity of an airport, ensuring safe and efficient flow in a tower environment.

The role requires observing advisories, weather information, reporting outages, and maintaining certifications; a Secret clearance is required and applications close 2026-10-14.

Qualifications

• VFR air traffic control experience in a control tower environment
• Observes airport advisories and weather information
• Maintains certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Controls military and civilian aircraft under VFR in a control tower environment.
• Observes and reports advisories, weather information, and equipment outages.
• Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.

Job description

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

• Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training 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 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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