ATC Specialist

Flexjet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking an ATC Specialist to provide accurate NAS traffic management information and weather forecasts. You will monitor FAA sources and deliver NAS impact updates to the appropriate departments, including potential mitigations.

Responsibilities include producing aviation forecasts, advising on flight planning, and communicating complex TM information to non-technical stakeholders. This full-time, on-site role requires attendance at the Global Command Center, with nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to self-motivate and manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work quickly, calmly, and under pressure in a 365/24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce aviation traffic management forecasts and briefings from FAA sources (e.g., Flight Schedule Monitor, NAS Status page, Advisory Database).
• Deliver NAS impact updates including reroutes, departure delays, metering delays, and ground/airspace flow program effects.
• Evaluate traffic management challenges and advise Operations on flight planning and scheduling.
• Monitor NAS conditions and provide timely updates to operations staff.
• Collaborate with Flight Planning to provide real-time TM information for safe routing of flights.
• Communicate complex TM information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with NBAA ATS and external vendors.
• Stay up to date with advances in TM technology and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivation

Education

FAA Dispatch license

Instrument rating

ATP license

Bachelor's degree in aviation management and operations

Job description

As a Flexjet ATC Specialist, your primary responsibility will be providing accurate and timely information about traffic management impacts within the national airspace system (NAS) to our operations. You will monitor the programs in the NAS and relay any impacts to the correct departments, along with potential mitigations. You will also provide weather forecasts as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of FAA operational sources including, but not limited to the Flight Schedule Monitor, the NAS Status page, and the Advisory Database page to produce aviation traffic management forecasts and briefings.
• Deliver comprehensive NAS impact updates including descriptions of required reroutes, departure delays, metering delays, and ground delay or airspace flow programs.
• Evaluate traffic management challenges and provide recommendations regarding flight planning and scheduling to Operations.
• Monitor current NAS conditions and provide timely updates to operations staff as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with members in Flight Planning to provide real-time traffic management information to facilitate safe, timely, and compliant routing of flights.
• Communicate complex traffic management information effectively to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the NBAA ATS and other external vendors/stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with advances in traffic management technology and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Director.

Education, Required Skills, And Experience

• FAA Dispatch license, Instrument rating, or ATP license.
• Bachelor's degree (or commensurate experience) in aviation management and operations, or a related field, with a solid foundation in airspace or aviation operations principles and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in national airspace system operations, aviation weather, and a deep understanding of their impact to flight operations.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks, meet established targets.
• Strong personal and work ethics along with a high level of integrity.
• Must have the ability to work quickly, calmly, and under pressure while also contributing to team efforts.
• Our operation is 365/24/7 and candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as schedule dictates. This position is fully onsite and requires in-person attendance at our Global Command Center.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with air traffic control regulations and practices.
• EWINS certification.
• Professional certification, such as the Certified Aviation Manager (NBAA CAM).
• Experience working in an aviation or air traffic management role.