Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) - Direct Hire Authority

Description:

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In this position you will plan, organize and direct activities of civilian Air Traffic Control Specialists to comply with legal and regulatory requirements to meet customer needs. You will oversee complex air traffic operations, including the direction of aircraft in a multi-faceted airspace system.

Requirements:

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Applicants MUST meet minimum qualification requirements on the basis of experience, education, or one of the alternate provisions described below.

Specialized Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.

For Terminal Positions: Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialization also requires:

• Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure;
• Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and
• Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.

Manage special use airspace encompassing military operating areas, restricted zones, and controlled firing areas to support high-interest DOD and NATO operations. Coordinates diverse mission activities, ensures compliance with scheduling requirements, and resolves issues affecting airspace integrity. Oversees emergency actions, system outages, and NOTAM coordination, providing expert guidance to ensure uninterrupted service and mission success. Balances technical expertise, leadership, and operational efficiency to sustain safe and seamless air traffic operations across a dynamic and challenging environment.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to effectively work independently and with a team.
• At least 10 years ATC radar controller experience is highly desired.
• At least 10 years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last 3 years is highly desired.
• Previous Eglin Radar Control Facility experience in the last 10 years is highly desired.