Terminal Air Traffic Controller - High-Stakes Coordination

Air National Guard Units; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Air Traffic Control Tower at Moffett Field, California seeks an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), GS-2152-11, to manage terminal area procedures and ensure safe, efficient flight movements. The role requires a CTO certificate or equivalent credits and a pink card ATCS credential.

Ability to perform under high stress and coordinate across teams is essential. Qualified applicants must meet specialized experience criteria and complete the federal qualification requirements by the

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to issue control instructions to pilots for proper separation and efficient movement.
• Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and maintain alertness under pressure.
• Coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; select the safest course of action.

Responsibilities

• Issue control instructions and guidance to pilots in the terminal area to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movement.
• Maintain situational awareness and respond decisively under stress to changing conditions.
• Coordinate with pilots and other controllers to ensure safe, orderly, and expeditious operations.

Skills

Issuing control instructions

Decision under stress

Coordination with pilots and other CTs

Judgment in selecting safe actions

Tools

CTO Certificate (Control Tower)

ATCS/Pink Card Certificate

Job description

NASA Air Traffic Control Tower at Moffett Field, California seeks an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL), GS-2152-11, to manage terminal area procedures and ensure safe, efficient flight movements. The role requires a CTO certificate or equivalent credits and a pink card ATCS credential.

Ability to perform under high stress and coordinate across teams is essential. Qualified applicants must meet specialized experience criteria and complete the federal qualification requirements by the