Job Title: Air Traffic Control Specialist (Developmental)

Amendment Date: 01/12/2010 Amendment Note: Update 2010 Salary Information. Business Component: Air Traffic Organization Sample of Duties: This announcement includes vacancies for the Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) option. The Terminal option controls air traffic at airports & gives pilots taxiing & takeoff instructions, air traffic ... (see Duties tab for more duties)
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Many vacancies - Throughout the Nation

This announcement includes vacancies for the Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) option. The Terminal option controls air traffic at airports & gives pilots taxiing & takeoff instructions, air traffic clearances, & advice based on their own observations, information from the National Weather Service, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), flight service stations, pilots, & other sources. Terminal Air Traffic Controllers transfer control of aircraft to the En Route Center controller when the aircraft leaves their airspace, & they receive control of aircraft coming into their airspace.

As a new Air Traffic Control Specialist, you will spend your first several weeks of employment in an intensive training program at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. While attending academy training you will be on a temporary appointment. Academy students receive basic air traffic control training at the FAA Academy, which includes: a. Complete occupational indoctrination including highlights of Federal employment, familiarization with organizational structure & functions, aircraft, air traffic control system, & aviation industry. b. Classroom instruction & workshop exercises relating to air traffic control system.

Positions are located throughout the Nation, in Puerto Rico, in Guam, & also in the Virgin Islands.

Additional information regarding these positions is located at: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/

Selective Placement Factor Applicants must possess the following selective placement factor to qualify: A Control Tower Operator's (CTO) license with a facility rating of Tower/Cab. In addition applicant must meet the following: Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, and be able to speak English clearly enough to be understood over radios, intercoms, and similar communications equipment. The maximum entry age is 30 year of age. Applicants for ATCS positions will be subject to pre-appointment interviews to determine whether they possess the personal characteristics necessary to perform air traffic control work. ***MUST FAX A LEGIBLE COPY OF CTO CARD FRONT AND BACK WITHIN 14 DAYS OF APPLICATION WITH the word "CTO" AND YOUR NAME ON THE COVER PAGE to (405) 954-5766 OR (405) 954-6393. SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TAB ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT*** Failure to submit the required documents will automatically disqualify an applicant until the required documents are received.

Maximum Retention Age: 5 USC 8335 (a) and 5 USC 8425 (a) require mandatory separation at age 56 in a career controller position. Please contact Aviation Careers Division at (405) 954-4657 for any questions regarding this requirement. A maximum age of 30 years is established for entry into air traffic control positions covered by Public Law 92-297. Persons who have reached their 31st birthdays may not be originally appointed to these positions.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, Mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies at Air Traffic Control Facilities throughout the nation. You may be placed at an Air Traffic Control facility at the discretion of the Air Traffic Organization anywhere within the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Island.

1. Do you have a Certified Tower Operator (CTO) certificate issued by the FAA?

U.S. Citizen
No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid.

• Requirement for pre-employment medical clearance: Applicants selected for ATCS positions must pass a medical examination that includes psychological screening prior to appointment. Applicants with prior military service are encouraged to obtain a sealed copy of their military medical records prior to discharge and to retain these records to be provided upon request if selected.
• Requirement for security clearance: This position requires an Access National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (ANACI) or higher, based on the facility, prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
• Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying covered positions will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Training Requirements: Developmentals will enter the appropriate phase of field training as determined by the assigned facility to prepare for advancement to the Certified Professional Controller (CPC) level. They must learn the skills needed for operation at higher levels of responsibility. Failure to meet training requirements for or accept promotion to higher grade ATCS positions may constitute grounds for reassignment, demotion or separation from employment.
• Certificate and Rating Requirements: ATCS's must possess or obtain a valid ATCS Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO) if appropriate. They must also obtain the facility ratings required for full performance at assigned facilities within uniformly applicable time limits.
• Interview: Candidates for ATCS positions may be subject to pre-appointment interviews to determine whether they possess the personal characteristics necessary to perform air traffic control work.
• Requirement for nonstandard duty hours or work week: Incumbent may be required to work irregular duty hours or a nonstandard work week or tour of duty.

All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the positions. An automated score is administered based on the on-line application process used. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated.

Flexible spending accounts; health insurance; life insurance; competitive salaries; paid holidays; sick leave and annual leave; flexible work environment and alternative work schedules; paid employment related training and education; possible student loan repayment; long term care insurance; retirement program. For complete information on Federal Employee Benefits, please use this link "Guide to Federal Benefits programs for New Federal Employees":
http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/new_employees.asp

Individuals, who successfully complete initial qualification training at the FAA Academy and all other requirements for continuing employment, including evaluations required by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), may be given permanent appointments. Salary will be adjusted to include locality pay or COLA based on duty location of the position. Salary increases will be received as subsequent phases of training are completed. Individuals who do not successfully complete training at the FAA Academy and all other requirements for continuing employment will have their employment terminated.

Newly hired ATCS's will be paid long term expense rate (per diem) for Oklahoma City, OK to help offset daily cost of living while attending FAA Academy. FAA will pay for cost of travel in accordance with applicable agency policy.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA, Citizenship, Financial Disclosure

You must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy. Your application must have a status of "Submitted" before 12:00 AM (midnight) CST on the Close Date for it to be accepted.

A legible copy of the front and back of your Control Tower Operator (CTO) license. ***MUST FAX A LEGIBLE COPY OF CTO CARD FRONT AND BACK WITHIN 14 DAYS OF APPLICATION WITH the word "CTO" AND YOUR NAME ON THE COVER PAGE to (405) 954-5766 OR (405) 954-6393***Failure to submit the required documents will automatically disqualify an applicant until the required documents are received.

If applicable provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating your initial appointment to the FAA or DoD as an Air Traffic Control Specialist prior to your 31st birthdate.

A unique job code is required to apply for this announcement.

Aviation Careers Division Phone: 405-954-4657 Email: 9-AMC-AMH-Aviation-Careers@faa.gov

Or write: Aviation Careers Division PO Box 26650 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73169 US

Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Staffing and Application Process (ASAP) system. ASAP compares your skills and experience as described in your applicant questionnaire with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be an eligible highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
You can check the status of your application by accessing ASAP and selecting the "Applications" tab. Simply click on the "Submitted" link in the Status column to see whether a list has been sent to the selecting official and if you were included on the list. You can return to your questionnaire at any time to review your answers, and until the announcement closes you can even change your application.
Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it. If you change your questionnaire and do not resubmit it, you will not be considered for the position.