Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Air Traffic Controllers

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies.

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Salary Breakdown

Air Traffic Controllers

Average

$118,890

ANNUAL

$57.16

HOURLY

Entry Level

$72,590

ANNUAL

$34.90

HOURLY

Mid Level

$112,130

ANNUAL

$53.91

HOURLY

Expert Level

$168,650

ANNUAL

$81.08

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Air Traffic Controllers

3

Current Available Jobs

400

Projected job openings through 2030


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Air Traffic Controllers

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Air Traffic Controllers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Selective Attention

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning


Job Opportunities

Air Traffic Controllers

  • Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor
    Federal Aviation Administration    Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
     Posted 5 days    

    Summary Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. Responsibilities Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications In addition to meeting the general experience requirements, applicants must possess specialized Air Traffic experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility which demonstrates progressively responsible experience of a scope, quality and degree such as to have equipped them with the ability to perform duties at the grade level for which application is made. Candidate must also meet the following: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an ATS facility; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS position will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. In the text box following each Managerial workforce Planning (MWP) Selection Factors, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable factors. Applicants who fail to address the Managerial Selection Factors will be disqualified. Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors 1 through 4. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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 pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement. Selectee must pass a medical exam and/or maintain a medical clearance. This position is covered under P.L. 92-297 for good time/early retirement purposes. Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (Operations Supervisor)
    Federal Aviation Administration    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 14 days    

    Summary Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-10 terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. Responsibilities Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-10 terminal facility. Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications In addition to meeting the general experience requirements, applicants must possess specialized Air Traffic experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility which demonstrates progressively responsible experience of a scope, quality and degree such as to have equipped them with the ability to perform duties at the grade level for which application is made. Candidate must also meet the following: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an ATS facility; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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 pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Early Retirement: This position is covered under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. Requirement for Medical Clearance: The selectee must pass a medical exam and/or maintain a medical clearance. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Air Traffic Control Specialist (T), Support Specialist
    Federal Aviation Administration    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 14 days    

    Summary Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS- I) at an ATC-11 terminal facility. Responsible for tactical, strategic. and administrative support of multiple program areas. Responsibilities Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS- I) at an ATC-11 terminal facility. Responsible for tactical, strategic. and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures. plans and programs, operational automation, military operations. special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level. The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System. Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis. evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures. The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives. Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience. While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required. For the assigned Facility/Duty Location: 1. Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty. 2. Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry. 3. Makes recommendations for new projects/studies. taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. 4. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports. 5. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures. 6. Conducts investigations. evaluations, and briefs facility personnel. 7. Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided. 8. Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location. 9. May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience. Depending upon facility structure, reports to an assigned MSS-2, 3 or 4, who provides administrative direction for facility assignments, in terms of broadly defined missions or functions within areas of specialties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing and completing work assignments independently. Results of the work are technically authoritative and are normally accepted without change. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and effectiveness in assigned program areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Specialized experience is required. Candidates must meet the following: 1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2. Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he/she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR 3. Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility (see NOTE above). In addition to the qualifications listed above, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Early Retirement Coverage. This position is not a covered position under P.L. 92-297. Interview: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Staff Support Specialists. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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