Aspiring Air Traffic Controller Trainee: FAA Training Path

Midwest Air Traffic Control Services Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Air Traffic Control Services Inc. seeks Developmental Air Traffic Control Trainee to join the Midwest ATC training program across Midwest areas.

Trainees will be enrolled in FAA-approved ECT-I or CTO-P programs and will work under an OJT Instructor to learn traffic control procedures and safety standards. The role includes taking weather data, issuing instructions, coordinating with airport teams, and maintaining daily operation records.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in FAA-approved ECT-I or CTO-P program.

Responsibilities

• Participating in training for the purpose of obtaining a Control Tower Operator Certificate at the facility assigned.
• Working collaboratively with the OJTI to meet the expectations of the Facility Training Plan (FTP).
• Answering radio calls from arriving and departing aircraft.
• Issuing landing/takeoff instructions.
• Issuing information such as runway to use, wind velocity and direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in the vicinity.
• Issuing air traffic clearances.
• Providing advice based on observations and information from weather and flight facilities and pilots.
• Taking and disseminating weather observations at LAWRS.
• Transferring control of aircraft to receiving facilities when aircraft leave their airspace and receiving control of aircraft coming into their airspace.
• Operating radios, telephones, interphones, computer systems, radar, weather equipment and backup equipment.
• Alerting airport emergency crews and other personnel when aircraft are having flight difficulties.
• Coordinating with and issuing instructions to airport vehicles and personnel.
• Maintaining and disseminating records of daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Midwest Air Traffic Control Services Inc. seeks Developmental Air Traffic Control Trainee to join the Midwest ATC training program across Midwest areas.

Trainees will be enrolled in FAA-approved ECT-I or CTO-P programs and will work under an OJT Instructor to learn traffic control procedures and safety standards. The role includes taking weather data, issuing instructions, coordinating with airport teams, and maintaining daily operation records.