Tower Air Traffic Controller

United States Air Force

$74K — $97K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in air traffic control or related field.
  • Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
  • Ability to pass security clearance and pre-employment physical requirements.
  • Experience in visual flight rules (VFR) control operations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Provide VFR air traffic control services to aircraft.
  • Ensure safe and orderly air traffic flow both on and around the airfield.
  • Operate air traffic control equipment efficiently.
  • Coordinate traffic patterns and adjust operations in real-time.
  • Respond decisively to emergency situations and act on reporting requirements.

Benefits

  • Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
  • Opportunities for career growth within the Air Force.
  • Comprehensive benefits package typical of federal employment.
  • Stability provided by a government position.
  • Engage in crucial roles supporting national security.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Tower Air Traffic Controller (GS-2152-11) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 78th Air Base Wing (ABW) at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range ($74,678 - $97,087) yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 9/8/2026

Job Close Date: 9/20/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

In this position you will provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to all aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow. Operates designated facility equipment, ensuring use will result in satisfactory usability staus for controlling aircraft.

Requirements:

Designated drug testing position

Must pass pre-employment physical

Obtain & maintain a security clearance

May have extended/other than normal duty hours

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

1. Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic.

2. Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures.

3. Knowledge of the functional/operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as approach lighting, airfield lighting, weather instructions, navigational aids (NAVAIDS), remote status indicators, arresting systems, landlines, and any other equipment pertaining to ATC services.

4. Knowledge of weather phenomena and localized effects.

5. Ability to make rapid and precise judgments in a real-time work situation, remain calm under conditions that are stressful, coordinate many different processes at once, and adjust rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activity.

6. Ability to communicate effectively (rapidly, clearly, and distinctly) orally and in writing; to act decisively in emergency situations; and to provide appropriate reporting procedures as required.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

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