Airspace Information Center (AIC) Specialist

TechWise; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist to manage airspace and ensure flight safety. Responsibilities include flight following, equipment checks, and coordinating with military and FAA. Candidates must have FAA certification and maintain high standards of safety and communication.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid FAA Form 7220-1.
• Required to obtain a facility rating.
• Must maintain secret clearance and Class IV Flight Physical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flight safety and flight following activities.
• Coordinate emergencies and conduct SAR operations.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and complete shift documentation.

Skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Customer service

Education

FAA Form 7220-1

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Fort Bliss - El Paso, TX

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Job Shift: Varies

Status: Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible to the AIC Facility Chief, Shift Leader, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the use of designated airspace used by the facility. Coordinates with the Albuquerque Center, Holloman AFB, and assigned Army Aviation Units on activities affecting airspace and range prioritization and utilization IAW Ft Bliss Regulation 385-63, DPTMS Range Branch Scheduling, AR 95-2, FB 95-1, and TC 3-04.15. Keep the AIC Facility Chief appraised of any unusual or emergency situations and activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and accomplish pre-duty requirements: check the Bliss Radio bulletin board, facility read file, perform equipment checks, and obtain shift change-over briefing • Responsible for ensuring flight safety, flight following activities and advisory notifications for aircraft operating in assigned restricted areas, ranges, training areas/sectors, corridors, routes, and temporary restricted operation zones (ROZ)
• Responsible for ensuring range information, local NOTAMS, weather advisories/warnings, and flight following activities are issued to aircraft operating within the Ft Bliss R5103, R5107 and training/maneuver areas between Ft Bliss and the Restricted Areas • Report and document equipment problems; coordinate with maintenance production control
• Coordinate with Biggs Airfield Operations on any emergencies, precautionary landings, missing or overdue aircraft under our control; implement radio searches for overdue or lost aircraft
• Coordinate Search and Rescue (SAR) and MEDEVAC aircraft to the accident/incident site
• Coordinate request for cease-fire from Range Operations for all applicable ranges which may impede the Lifeguard route of a medevac flight operations • Relay all reports of unusual activities including forest fires, vehicle accidents, or suspected criminal activity to Range Operations--provide assistance as requested; document all event actions
• Ensure all end-of-shift facility records, documents, and traffic count are correctly completed
• Maintain the AIC facility in a clean, orderly, and healthy condition; wipe down consoles, radar screen monitors and cabinets, remove trash at the end of shift, and ensure floor is free of debris and spills
  
  

Requirements (Mandatory)

• Possess a valid FAA Form 7220-1 (Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate)
• Required to obtain an Airspace Information Center (AIC) Facility Rating
• Required to obtain and maintain secret clearance
• Required to obtain and maintain a class IV Flight Physical
  
  

Requirements (Preferred)

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Computer savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must be a confident representative who combines outstanding technical knowledge and focuses on providing superior quality customer service
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting and standing for long periods of time and may lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

NOTE: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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