TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI 127th OSS)

Air National Guard Units; Michigan; Sur place; USD 107 000 - 139 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Air National Guard Units in Michigan seeks a Title 5 Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) to oversee ATC Tower and RAPCON operations. The role includes staffing, budgeting, and coordinating with FAA facilities, airports, and local military units.

The position requires an ATC certificate or Control Tower Operator certification and a valid flight physical. It is a national guard Title 5 excepted service role with competitive benefits and scope at the MI 127 Wing.

Qualifications

• Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate or Control Tower Operator Certificate.
• Valid flight physical.

Responsabilités

• Manage and direct Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and RAPCON functions with oversight of staffing, resources, budget and equipment.
• Plan multi-year tasks for ATC personnel and negotiate agreements with FAA facilities, airports, and military units.
• Direct development and review of instrument approaches and departure procedures to meet local needs; ensure TERPS are reviewed.
• Forecast staffing needs and plan budgets to support ATC operations and upgrades to ATC facilities.
• Act as the focal point for tactical equipment use (e.g., mobile tower, MPN-14k radar) to deliver required ATC service.

Formation

Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate / Control Tower Operator Certificate

Description du poste

TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI 127th OSS)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI 127th OSS), Position Description Number NGT5768000 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** The purpose of this position is to manage and direct Air Traffic Control {ATC) Tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) functions. The scope includes all manpower, organizations, management, training activities; and provides oversight for the appropriation and use of resources, financial issues, and equipment for ATC operations. Position provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate personnel.

Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel. Develops and negotiates written agreements and other matters pertaining to facility operation with management members of FAA facilities, the local airport, and military units. Formulates noise abatement procedures and serves as community focal point concerning noise abatement proposals and procedures.

Evaluates unusual requirements, formulates solutions, and directs development of instrument approach or departure procedures to accommodate local needs. Ensures Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) are reviewed, directs obstacle evaluations regarding proposed construction, and makes recommendations to the FAA. Ensures optimum staffing levels by anticipating increases in operational demands.

Determines staffing requirements, temporary or otherwise, and directs acquisition measures. Manages and directs facility budget preparation and submits budget to ANG/host base support function. Plans and programs ATC and ATCALS requirements and manages acquisition of equipment or upgrades to ATC facilities. Serves as focal point for the use of the squadron's mobile tower and/or MPN-14k radar equipment to provide required ATC service.

Initiates and composes operating agreements which will facilitate the use of the tactical equipment and ensures the operation will be in accordance with current USAF/ANG/DOD rules, regulations, and policy. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Requirements & Education

You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position: Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate. Valid flight physical. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107048 – $139166/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.