Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Radar)

Federal Aviation Administration

Fort Worth (TX)

Hybrid

USD 98,000 - 153,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Radar) to maintain and operate NAS radar and related electronics for safe air traffic control at/near DFW.

Reporting to the Dallas-Fort Worth Technical Support Center, the ATSS provides advanced technical authority, performs high-level troubleshooting, system maintenance, and integration with NAS infrastructure across facilities, ensuring continuous service and safety.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced troubleshooting, facility outage mitigation, and complex system maintenance to support NAS infrastructure at DFW.
Integrate, restore, test, and evaluate new services or components within NAS hardware/software systems.
Guide contractors and FAA staff; coordinate with users, planners, and engineers for system acceptance and improvements.

Job description

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Radar)

Department: Department of Transportation

Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. All duties of an ATSS are tied to maintaining safe and efficient operating capacity of the vast and complex network of electronics systems required for the world's largest air traffic control and navigation system.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dallas-Fort Worth Technical Support Center (TSC), this Technician in Depth (TID) serves as a dedicated advanced technical authority specifically assigned to DFW International Airport (DFW). The primary function of this role is the direct operational support of DFW'S critical NAS infrastructure.

The TID acts as the escalation point of contact, delivering specialized troubleshooting, facility outage mitigation, and complex system maintenance to directly ensure uninterrupted operational continuity at DFW. Serves as an ATSS with the Technical Support Operations Group. Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS.

Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.

Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS. Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence.

Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions.

Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues. Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs. This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products.

Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, systems or services with the NAS. Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology. Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials, and equipment) to accomplish projects and tracks the use of project resources. Provides training, mentoring, guidance and advice to FAA employees, contractors and other organizations as needed. Supervisor rarely reviews completed work.

Integrates Operational Risk Management (ORM) into all planned act1v1t1es ensuring that all customers and users of services are included and involved in implementation and planning. Utilizes appropriate Personal Safety Training and supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when engaged in restoration and maintenance activities. Ensures all involved parties utilize PPE for the task appropriately. Performs other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $98437 – $152563/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.