ATC Tower Facility Chief

Dynamic Science, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed defense contractor is seeking an ATC Tower Facility Chief to manage operations at Fort Bliss. This role entails supervising ATC tower functions, ensuring compliance with military regulations, and maintaining operational readiness. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years ATC service in Army's fixed-base environment and the ability to obtain Secret Clearance. This position is contingent upon contract award expected in 2026, with no relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of ATC service in an Army fixed-base ATC tower.
• Previous tower rating required prior to employment.
• Compliance with federal, state, Army, and installation regulations.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the ATC tower facility.
• Present at daily synchronization meetings for ATC safety.
• Interact with ATC Maintenance Branch for support.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and operational readiness.
• Maintain current files of regulations, manuals, and publications.
• Ensure operational readiness of facility equipment and associated NAVAIDs.
• Ensure all controllers meet physical standards per AR 40-501 and local/host nation requirements.
• Maintain a current file of pertinent regulations, manuals, charts, maps, and training materials.
• Ensure assigned personnel maintain currency.
• Maintain custodial control of facility forms, records, and publications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and distribution.
• Initiate and maintain a facility duty schedule.
• Conduct position qualification evaluations.
• Administer annual written exams and conduct skill evaluations.

Skills

ATC service experience

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Secret clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team as the ATC Tower Facility Chief to supervise and manage the ATC tower facility at Fort Bliss. This position ensures operational readiness, compliance with regulations, and support for safe aircraft operations. The role may be combined with the Contract Manager but is not dedicated to control positions except for currency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the ATC tower facility.
• Present at daily 0800 synchronization meetings to brief government on missions, exercises, and ATC safety issues.
• Interact with ATC Maintenance Branch for facility support.
• Ensure the facility operates according to military, ICAO, and host nation rules and regulations.
• Gather, review, and verify TERPS data associated with the facility.
• Ensure operational readiness of facility equipment and associated NAVAIDs.
• Ensure all controllers meet physical standards per AR 40-501 and local/host nation requirements.
• Maintain a current file of pertinent regulations, manuals, charts, maps, and training materials.
• Ensure assigned personnel maintain currency.
• Maintain custodial control of facility forms, records, and publications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and distribution.
• Initiate and maintain a facility duty schedule.
• Conduct position qualification evaluations.
• Administer annual written exams and conduct skill evaluations.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of ATC service in an Army fixed-base ATC tower operational experience controlling aircraft at Army locations.
• Previous tower rating required prior to employment.
• Not included in work schedules for control positions except for currency requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• Compliance with all federal, state, Army, and installation regulations, including safety and security protocols.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN

POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

We anticipate the award decision by Q2/Q3 of 2026. Selected candidates will be notified accordingly. No relocation assistance is available at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status