Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job DescriptionThe Air Traffic Control Manager manages Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI, Air Traffic Control Tower (OQU) including the following.
- Provides liaison on matters pertaining to air traffic control (ATC) and airspace issues with local commanders and officers, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), adjacent air traffic facilities and other interested parties
- Manages the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic within the OQU Class D airspace and other areas as required
- Complies with duty requirements of FAAO 7110.65, AFI 13-204 and other regulations pertaining to safety of flight and airfield operations
Other position requirements listed below.
- Must possess 7 years technical and managerial experience in ATC operations
- Must be capable of multitasking and organizing thoughts and decisive actions in rapid succession
- Represents OQU as member of various boards and committees as required
- Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate in English in both verbal and written formats
- Professional demeanor and proactive customer relations are paramount
- The ability to communicate effectively with military and civilian leadership, adjacent facilities, and the flying community is a key attribute
- Must be able to interpret Air Force Instructions, use good judgment and common sense in the performance of ATC operations
- Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Punctuality is required
Requirements
Education- Must have a High School diploma
- Must have attended military or FAA Air Traffic Control School or equivalent training and hold a Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate
Experience- Minimum of 7 years of experience in ATC experience managing a DoD or FAA ATC facility
- Must be able to obtain an FAA Class II medical clearance
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
- Must be able to receive and disseminate weather information according to military and National Weather Service standards
- Must have working knowledge of crash phone operations and understanding of steps required during an accident or incident in or around the air operations environment
- Must understand MEDEVAC routing requests and procedures
- Must have a working knowledge of:
- FAA ATC procedures
- Flight planning and Notice to Airman (NOTAM) system
- Ground-to-air communication systems
- Flight-following system
- Must be familiar with a variety of ATC equipment and perform daily functionality checks to ensure workability
- Must have working knowledge of ATC recorder operations
Certifications- Must have and be able to hold a Class 2 FAA medical qualification
- Must be able to pass weather certification with the National Weather Service (NWS)
- Must have or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance
- Must be a US Citizen (REQUIRED)
Skills/Other- Must be capable of developing, implementing and maintaining an ATC training program
- Must be able to lead classroom training, supervise self-study, evaluate personnel capabilities and recommend trainees for facility rating
- Must be able to develop and implement a work schedule
- Must be able to work alone or with others
- Must possess administrative skills such as keyboarding/typing, filing, answer telephones, maintaining records and creating documents
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Robust compensation package including:
Salary $47.00 plus $5.10 Health Welfare = $108K Yearly Salary
Signing bonuses available for qualified candidates
