Control Tower Operator

Amentum company; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Controller to provide flight planning support, ATC briefings, and airfield operations in a Range setting. This role requires controlling air and ground activity, maintaining FAA publications, and coordinating with the Air Operations department.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, formal ATC training, and an FAA Control Tower Operator's License with a current Class II Medical Certificate. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, with a minimum of two years in the specific field of assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal military or civilian training as an Air Traffic Controller; FAA Control Tower Operator's License; FAA Class II Medical Certificate (FAR part 65).
• Secret security clearance required; US citizenship and eligibility for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides flight planning, clearance assistance, local weather conditions and enroute traffic information to local and transient aircraft.
• Provides ATC briefings to aircrews and facility visitors, including deploying units.
• Maintains all publications to ensure FAA criteria are met.
• Controls air and ground activity within the airfield area during operational periods.
• Operates and monitors control tower systems and equipment during Range Operations.

Skills

Air traffic control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal military or civilian training as an Air Traffic Controller

FAA Control Tower Operator's License

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides flight planning, clearance assistance, local weather conditions and enroute traffic information to local and transient aircraft.
• Provides ATC briefings to aircrews and facility visitors, including deploying units, as required.
• Attends airfield meetings and briefings as required.
• Maintains all publications necessary to ascertain that military and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published criteria are met.
• Controls air and ground activity within the airfield area during operationally active periods.
• Familiar with Special Use Airspace.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports IAW with contract requirements.
• Supports all operational requirements as scheduled in the Range Scheduling System
• Operates and monitors control tower systems and equipment during Range Operations to assure that Range Control Officer is made aware of air traffic within and about operational areas.
• Assists in preparing and developing new procedures and procedural changes.
• Knowledge and experience in operating the Enhanced Terminal voice Switch (ETVS) and the Visual Information Display System (VIDS).
• Participates in the required Annual CNIC N32 Shore Installation Airfield Operations Evaluation Report, Annual Naval Safety Center Airfield Survey Reports, & Annual CNAF ATC NATOPS Evaluation Reports.
• Assists with the correction of discrepancy findings in the Formal Navy Inspections and forward updates on corrections for Plan of Actions Milestones (POAM) monthly submittals.
• Reports any discrepancies/outages of the airfield facilities/equipment to Air Operations Department (Airfield Manager, Ground Electronics Maintenance Officer, Air Operations Officer, and Range Operations Supervisor) within 15 minutes of report.
• Assists with the training of newly hired Air Traffic Controllers
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Physical Elements/ Environment

• Restricted operating compartment.
• Lifting, Pushing/Pulling: 1-10lbs
• Work positions requirements: sitting and frequent stair climbing
• Environment: Customer Contact, Extended Workday, confined Work Area.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible experience is required in a related field, with a minimum of two years of experience being in the specific field of assignment.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have formal military or civilian training as an Air Traffic Controller.
• Must hold a valid FAA Control Tower Operator's License and a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, renewed yearly (certified in accordance with FAR part 65).

Security Clearance

Secret security clearance is required. Applicants selected must be a US Citizen in order to apply for a Secret Security Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment

Compensation Details

$50.69 /hr

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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