Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) - VFR Tower Ops

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

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.