Summary/General Description Of Job:

The Air Traffic Controller Specialist is responsible for ensuring safe movement of aircraft, coordinating Air Traffic Control clearances, controlling all flight line activities, flight following all transient aviation, maintaining Base Operations event logs, monitoring Fixed Base Weather Observation Station (FBWOS), and issuing all relevant notices and approvals for aviation transit activities through Wake Island Airfield. The incumbent may perform airfield inspections, FOD checks, BASH response, and other duties as required to assist the Airfield Manager.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Flight-follows aircraft and reports ATAs, ATDs, and other flight information to Air Traffic Control agencies (ATC).
• Relays Oakland ARTCC ATC clearances to inbound, outbound and over-flying aircraft, and provides airfield advisory service to arriving and departing aircraft.
• Transmits International Civil Aircraft Organization (ICAO) flight plans, departure and other messages on appropriate data circuits.
• Processes Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests through designated USAF approval authorities for aircraft desiring to transit.
• Transmits Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) as required and maintains Flight Information Publications (FLIPs).
• Performs airfield inspections and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) checks.
• Acts as point of contact for various emergencies and mobilize emergency response per Base Operations Quick Reaction Checklists.
• Controls and monitors all access and activity on the flightline and Controlled Movement Area (CMA).
•  Keeps supervisor apprised of mission status.
• Coordinates activities of the section.
• Assist other ATC personnel in assigned tasks.
• Ensures proper housekeeping practices are observed.
• Inspects and observes work to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations’ and practices.
• Completes mission status reports as required.
•  Ensures work is scheduled and accomplished within established timelines.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Accountable For:
  •  Ability to perform unsupervised shift work in a multi-tasked aviation environment.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):
Mandatory

One or more of the following:

1. USAF Airfield Management to include Base Operations, or
2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher, or
3. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Licensed Air Traffic Control (ATC) Specialist.

Additional Mandatory Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman skill level in Airfield Management, Air Traffic Control, or Aircraft Dispatch.
•  Operation of VHF and UHF air-to-ground radio systems.
• Complete and submit application paperwork for a secret clearance within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain and maintain the secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizen
•  Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprints, physical and drug test.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs).
• USAF Airfield Management course or civil equivalent (FAA Airport Certification and/or AAAE ACE/Operations Certification).
•  Two (2) years Base Operations work experience with working knowledge of ATC Principles/Procedures.
•  Five (5) years aviation work experience.