Terminal ATC Controller – Tower (Secret Clearance)

Air Force Global Strike Command; South Dakota; On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Global Strike Command seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) to provide VFR air traffic services near airports and within the control tower environment.

The role involves controlling military and civilian aircraft under VFR, monitoring advisories and weather information, and maintaining required certifications. A Secret security clearance is required for this federal position, with applications closing 2026-09-25.

Qualifications

• Requires Secret security clearance.
• Experience coordinating VFR in a control tower environment.
• Familiarity with observing weather advisories and equipment status.

Responsibilities

• Controls military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment.
• Observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages.
• Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel.
• Maintains certification requirements.

Skills

Air traffic control

VFR operations

Tower operations

Job description

Air Force Global Strike Command seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) to provide VFR air traffic services near airports and within the control tower environment.

The role involves controlling military and civilian aircraft under VFR, monitoring advisories and weather information, and maintaining required certifications. A Secret security clearance is required for this federal position, with applications closing 2026-09-25.