Air Traffic Controller: Precision Flight Coordination

City of Cape Girardeau; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking an Airport Air Traffic Controller to prevent collisions by organizing and expediting the flow of air traffic. This hourly, non-exempt role requires precise communication and adherence to FAA procedures to ensure safe operations at the airport.

Key duties include issuing clearances, coordinating with ATC agencies, delivering weather updates and advisories, monitoring navigation aids, and serving as Controller in Charge while participating in ongoing training

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of FAA Handbook 7110.65.
• Experience operating an ATC facility or similar.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
• Originates, delivers and relays clearances authorizing movement of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel; coordinates with other ATC agencies.
• Issues air traffic advisories to alert pilots to traffic and obstacles.
• Contacts local law enforcement and airport security in case of emergency.
• Provides weather updates and hourly reports; monitors ASOS.
• Monitors navigation aids including runway lighting, taxiway lighting, approach lighting, wind instruments, clocks, altimeters, ASOS monitors, and the Dictaphone panel.
• Performs the duties of the Controller in Charge (CIC).
• Participates in supplemental training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem Solving

Oral & Written Communication

Education

FAA Handbook 7110.65

Facility Rating

CTO Certificate

METAR Certification

FAA Class II Medical

Job description

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking an Airport Air Traffic Controller to prevent collisions by organizing and expediting the flow of air traffic. This hourly, non-exempt role requires precise communication and adherence to FAA procedures to ensure safe operations at the airport.

Key duties include issuing clearances, coordinating with ATC agencies, delivering weather updates and advisories, monitoring navigation aids, and serving as Controller in Charge while participating in ongoing training