Air Traffic Controller

Ci2-Aviatio; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CI² Aviation, Inc. in Fort Bliss, Texas seeks experienced Air Traffic Controllers to support non-approach control tower operations at Biggs Army Airfield. Controllers will be dedicated to the ATC Tower and will not rotate to the AIC.

The role covers issuing clearances, coordinating movement-area traffic, and maintaining flight data. A valid CTO/ATCS credential and an active security clearance are required before starting, with training leading to facility rating by contract completion.

Qualifications

• Three years of Army fixed-base ATC tower operational experience.
• Previous tower rating obtained before employment.
• Current, valid CTO certificate or ATCS card before starting work.
• Credential documentation: AC Form 8060-1, CTO Certificate, FAA Form 7220-1 as applicable.
• CTO and medical certification in place by indoctrination phase.
• Ability to achieve Biggs facility rating/certification by training end.
• Maintain Army Class IV flight physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Issue instructions and clearances to ensure proper separation under tower control.
• Direct safe movement of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians on the airfield.
• Receive, post, and relay flight data and operational messages.
• Assist with facility operations as directed.
• Complete controller training and achieve facility rating at Biggs ATC by training end.
• Maintain professional certifications and required position currency.

Skills

ATC experience

Tower operations

Security clearance

Education

CTO certificate / ATCS card

DoD/FAA credential documentation

Job description

Air Traffic Controller (ATC)

CI² Aviation, Inc. | Fort Bliss, Texas| On-Site

Position Overview

CI² Aviation, Inc. is seeking experienced Air Traffic Controllers to support non-approach control tower operations at Biggs Army Airfield in Fort Bliss, Texas.

Air Traffic Controllers are responsible for safely separating and sequencing aircraft, issuing clearances and instructions, coordinating movement-area traffic, and maintaining accurate flight data. Controllers will be dedicated to the ATC Tower and will not work interchangeably between the Tower and the Airspace Information Center (AIC).

Key Responsibilities

• Issue information, instructions, and clearances to ensure proper separation and sequencing of aircraft under tower control.
• Direct the safe and orderly movement of aircraft, vehicles, and pedestrians on the airfield movement area.
• Receive, post, and relay flight data, clearances, and operational messages.
• Assist with facility operations as directed.
• Complete required controller training and achieve facility rating/certification at Biggs ATC Facility by the conclusion of training.
• Maintain current professional certifications, medical qualifications, and required position currency.
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with TC 3-04.15, AR 95-2, and other applicable regulations and facility procedures.
• Follow installation access requirements, security procedures, and the company’s safety plan.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of Army fixed-base ATC tower operational experience controlling aircraft at Army locations.
• A previous tower rating obtained before employment.
• Current, valid professional ATC certification—Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate or Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) card, as required by the Performance Work Statement—before starting work, maintained throughout the contract.
• Required credential documentation, including AC Form 8060-1, Control Tower Operator Certificate, and FAA Form 7220-1, ATCS Card, as applicable to Biggs Tower duties.
• Required CTO and medical certification in place no later than the indoctrination phase of ATC training.
• Ability to achieve the required Biggs facility rating/certification by the conclusion of controller training.
• Ability to meet and maintain Army Class IV flight physical standards under AR 40-501, paragraph 4-33.
• An active SECRET (Tier 3) security clearance, maintained throughout the contract. An officially granted Interim SECRET clearance is acceptable temporarily pending final adjudication.
• A valid U.S. state driver’s license appropriate for any vehicle operated during assigned duties.
• Authorization to work in the United States and ability to satisfy installation access and background requirements.

Schedule and Staffing

The Tower operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and federal holidays. Each Tower shift is staffed by two personnel.

Applicants must be available for assigned shifts within the following schedule:

• Day Shift: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Second Shift: 4:00 p.m.–midnight.
• Third Shift: Midnight–8:00 a.m.

Required Training and Security Compliance

Employees must complete required TARP/CIAR, DoD Information Assurance awareness, Level I OPSEC, Antiterrorism Level I, and locally developed iWATCH Army training within applicable deadlines and maintain recurring training requirements.

Contingent Upon Contract Award:

This position is contingent upon CI² Aviation, Inc. being awarded the Fort Bliss air traffic control services contract.