Hiring Bid AAL-FAA-23-PUB NOT-83321 (Direct Hire) AFSS

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Public Notice for Alaska Flight Service Station Air Traffic Control Specialist

<p>Direct hiring authority for 2152 series is being used to fill this position.</p>

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Direct hiring authority for 2152 series is being used to fill this position.

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  The public​

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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  Veterans​

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  Special authorities​

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

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U.S. Citizens, Individuals w/Disabilities, 30% or More, VRA
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Duties​

This is a public notice for upcoming announcements for FAA Alaska Flight Service Station Air Traffic Control Specialist positions open to U.S. Citizens.
FSS CPC ATCS independently perform the full range of operational duties which include:

• Preflight Pilot Briefing services, providing all necessary summarized and interpolated weather and aeronautical data required by pilots.
• Full range of inflight services provided to aircraft including maintaining radio guard, briefing emergency services, search and rescue (SAR), pilot weather report (PIREP) processing, position reports, Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) operations, clearance relay, local airport advisory (where required) and inter-facility communications.
• Broadcast services over phone, radio or Navigational Aids.
• Flight Data and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) services including relaying of flight plans, SAR and movement messages, weather observations, PIREPS, NOTAM processing and other required transmissions.
• Monitors inbound flights and initiates SAR procedures for overdue aircraft.
• Weather Observer (where required) – performs observer duties or augments automated weather systems.

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Requirements​

Conditions of Employment​

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Position is designed as Moderate Risk; Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
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Qualifications​

Candidates must have specialized experience in an FAA or FAA-authorized air traffic flight service station facility which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the position. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules and regulations. In addition, the Flight Services Station (FSS) specialization requires judgment to select only essential and pertinent information from a great mass of data; skill to present essential information to pilots clearly, concisely, and quickly before or during flight; and ability to act decisively in emergency situations. Such experience is typically demonstrated by accomplishment of assignments of the difficulty and responsibility described in the position classification standard used to evaluate positions at the next lower grade/pay band level (AT-AC) to include appropriate OJT. Candidates must be FSS facility rated or previously have held a facility rating in an AFSS or FSS. Facility rating must have been issued by FAA or an FAA-authorized issuer. Candidates must indicate in their submission package that they have held or currently have this rating. Candidates may be deemed ineligible if this is not clearly stated in their submission package. Qualification requirements must be met by time of submission of package and candidates must submit required documents which demonstrate applicable qualification requirements are met.

 

[Huntin_GI]

So you have to be a FSS specialist in the past to even apply? Cool.

 

[HighFrequency]

So you have to be a FSS specialist in the past to even apply? Cool.

These bids exist to poach FSS specialists from Lockheed Martin/Leidos in the lower 48.

 

[FightingIrish2012]

WARNING:

YOU CAN NOT ERR TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL IF YOU TAKE THIS POSITION.

 

[J-one-s]

WARNING:

YOU CAN NOT ERR TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL IF YOU TAKE THIS POSITION.

Even if ERRing was a possibility, the bulk of people applying to this bid still wouldn't eligible, because they wouldn't have 20 years in at 56.

 

[Henthornn]

Any idea if they are planning on opening a trainee bid for the FSS in Alaska any time soon?

 

[32andBelow]

Any idea if they are planning on opening a trainee bid for the FSS in Alaska any time soon?

They keep getting center washouts so I think they only do it as needed

 

[J-one-s]

Any idea if they are planning on opening a trainee bid for the FSS in Alaska any time soon?

I think it depends on how many apply to this experienced bid. My guess is that an off-the-street bid would be AT LEAST a year out.
But we're gearing up to take some responsibilities from the lower 48 FSS, which means we will need even more people, so they're working on upping the budget for that.
I recommend going to usajobs and setting up a reminder, because once an off-the-street bid posts, it's usually only open for one or two weeks.