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Public Notice for Air Traffic Control Specialist
<p>This position serves as an air traffic trainee for potential conversion in the air traffic control 2152 occupation. Upon initial hire, the trainee will have met the basic (entry level) qualifications and will serve in a temporary appointment during the training phases at a FAA air traffic...
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Open & closing dates
10/04/2024 to 10/03/2025Salary
$35,947 - $35,947 per year
Above salary includes a locality payment of 33.26%. Base salary is $26,975.00.
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Summary
This position serves as an air traffic trainee for potential conversion in the air traffic control 2152 occupation. Upon initial hire, the trainee will have met the basic (entry level) qualifications and will serve in a temporary appointment during the training phases at a FAA air traffic facility.
These are not permanent positions and potential conversion to permanent employment will be at the Agency’s discretion and operational needs.
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A complete occupational indoctrination (highlights of Federal employment, familiarization with organizational structure and functions, aircraft, the air traffic control system, and a comprehensive view of the aviation industry);
Classroom instruction and workshop exercises related but not limited to: air traffic rules; airport traffic control; communications operating procedures; principles of flight; air navigation; aids to air navigation; aviation weather; terrain and navigational aids.
Receives training and acquires competence in the performance of duties at the next higher level. Skills training related to the work of air traffic control specialists in the target option, i.e., at air traffic control terminal facilities and air route traffic control centers.
Trainee will be given overview on the Basics of Air Traffic, En Route or Terminal facility training, and may be ask to assist staff in the specialized areas including the facility training department, flight data clearance delivery; and airspace and procedures;
Supervision Received:
While at the facility, duties performed either in a classroom environment or under the direct supervision of the facility’s Air Traffic Manger or their designee who observe the work on a continuing basis to ensure the proper performance of tasks and to provide feedback in basic controller skills.
The trainee who successfully completes training requirements established by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), demonstrates the aptitude; and recommended and approved by Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the facility manager for conversion to the 2152 Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee will be assign to initial training track at the FAA Academy.
Trainee must learn the skills needed for operation at higher levels of responsibility. The assignments are not continuing. Success in training and development depends on the ability to acquire the knowledge needed within reasonable periods of time established for training program. Failure of trainee to be successful and/or meet training requirements may constitute grounds for separation from employment. The training portion of duty assignment is consider an integral part of the position.
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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.
- Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
- Duty location may be negotiable upon request.
- Subject to an Aviation Development Pilot (ADP) Program Agreement.
- ADP position is not covered under P.L. 92-297 for early retirement purposes.
- Qualify for Schedule A Hiring Authority (5 CFR § 213.3102(u)) is required.
Qualifications
- You may qualify in 1 of the following 5 ways:
- TO QUALIFY BASED ON PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE WORK EXPERIENCE: applicants must document one (1) year of full time (40 hours per week) progressively responsible experience. Most types of paid or unpaid employment will provide progressively responsible experience as the individual doing the work learns about the organization, gains knowledge about the work, and demonstrates responsibility. OR
- TO QUALIFY BASED UPON EDUCATION: applicants must document a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of the transcript which includes the name of the institution, quarter or semester hours earned and/or confer date. OR
- TO QUALIFY BASED UPON THE COMBINATION OF BOTH WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: The applicant's total qualifying experience is converted to a percentage of the experience required then the applicant's education is converted to a percentage of the education required. The combined percentages must equal 100%. At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. OR
- TO QUALIFY BASED ON SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST: applicants qualifying based on specialized experience must provide supporting documentation that verifies that this requirement has been met (e.g., FAA certificate, military certificate or training record). OR
- TO QUALIFY BASED ON ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS: applicants must provide supporting documentation that verifies at least one of the following alternative requirements being met: a. Do you hold or have held an appropriate facility rating and have actively controlled air traffic in civilian or military air traffic control terminals or centers? b. Do you hold or have held an FAA certificate as a dispatcher for an air carrier? c. Do you hold or have held an instrument flight rating? d. Do you hold or have held an FAA certificate as a navigator or have been fully qualified as a Navigator/Bombardier in the Armed Forces? e. Do you have 350 hours of flight time as a copilot or higher and hold or have held a private certificate or equivalent Armed Forces rating? f. Have you served as a rated Aerospace Defense Command Intercept Director?
- Successful candidates must be able to speak English clearly enough to be understood over radios, intercoms, and similar communications equipment.
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Required Documentation: You must provide proof of disability, i.e., a Schedule A Letter. This letter should be on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature from a licensed medical professional or rehabilitation professional.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
- I have an approved Schedule A Letter signed by a physician or authorized medical provider.
Education
Applicants who are using education as a qualifier must submit a copy of the official/unofficial transcripts to substantiate all credit hours and/or confer date.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education().http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/
