TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI CRTC)

Air National Guard Units; Alpena (MI); Presencial; USD 127.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Air National Guard Units, MI Alpena CRTC, seeks a Title 5 Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) to manage ATC tower and RAPCON operations. The role requires directing staffing, procedures, and training to ensure safe, efficient terminal air traffic services in a National Guard facility.

The position oversees budget, equipment upgrades, and coordination with FAA and local agencies, ensuring compliance with USAF/ANG regulations and policy.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and direct Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and RAPCON functions.
• Plan and direct multi-year tasks for ATC personnel, assign priorities, and delegate responsibilities.
• Develop and negotiate facility operation agreements with FAA and local authorities.

Descripción del empleo

TITLE 5 SUPERVISORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI CRTC)

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 CRTC), Position Description Number NGT591400 and is part of the MI Alpena CRTC, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** The primary purpose of this position is: manage and direct Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and radar approach control (RAPCON) functions. The scope of which includes all manpower, organizations, management, and training activities; provides oversight for the appropriation and use of resources, financial issues, and equipment for ATC operations.

Plans and directs, on a multi-year basis, tasks to be performed by ATC personnel. Determines priorities, assigns tasks, and delegates responsibilities to the shift supervisors. Provides direction and makes decisions regarding problems. Interprets higher headquarters and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy statements and provides specific guidance for 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. Ensures ATC services and ATC equipment are provided at optimum operational levels. Constructs and implements facility shift schedules.

Establishes facility operational and administrative procedures and develops evaluation criteria. Evaluates unusual requirements, formulates solutions, and directs development of instruments 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. Appraises and selects candidates for employment. Renders advice, counsel, and instruction to employees. Originates and implements facility training agenda, specifies evaluation standards, and ensures compliance with USAF/ANG regulations.

Determines standards and evaluation criterion regarding individual employee performance. 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. Provides insight concerning revisions of USAF/ANG fiscal policy or acquisition procedures. Conducts and directs aircraft accident reporting or ATC incident inquires.

Ensures accurate accurate and timely reports to agencies or departments having oversight responsibility. Implements and ensures compliance with operational and occupational safety programs. 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. Coordinates with the FAA Airways Facility Sector Manager to ensure proper operation and continuity of service of FAA owned equipment at the facility.

This function is responsible for maintenance of all electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, communication, weather, and radar equipment assigned these facilities. The proper operation of which is critical to flight safety. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Requirements & Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position. A condition of employment to to obtain and maintain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate. (Submit documentation at time of application submission)

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 $127295 – $165486/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

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