Air Traffic Control Specialist – Tower (FAA CTO & Prior ATC Experience Required)

Mojave Air & Space Port (MASP), is seeking applications for Air Traffic Control Specialists-Tower. We are a general aviation and flight test airport and America’s first in-land commercial spaceport.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Incumbent is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic by providing positive control within the MHV Class D airspace by applying appropriate separation minima IAW applicable FAA regulations.
• Issuing landing/takeoff instructions.
• Coordinating with and issuing instructions to airport vehicles and personnel.
• Coordinates with adjacent facilities on movement of air traffic, transferring control of aircraft entering/exiting airspace, and pertinent information/instructions relative to flight.
• Disseminate airport automated weather and take manual weather observations when automation information is not transmitting.
• Alerts airport emergency crews and other designated personnel while handling unexpected events, emergencies, and unscheduled traffic.
• Maintains records of daily operations.
• Other ATC and/or airspace duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Retired or former FAA/DoD, Military Air Traffic Control Specialist - Tower or FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) grad.
• Must possess a valid FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Operating Certificate.
• Must possess a current second-class medical certificate under FAA CFR Part 67, Airman Medical Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) certificate of authority to take weather observations.
• Must complete MHV training program and certification within prescribed training hours.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and/or overtime in support of client test or other operations.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiar with Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Automated Radar Terminal Air Traffic Control System (ARTS II) or equivalent terminal automation system.
• Multi/Intersecting runway control experience.
• Effective oral communication skills to communicate information in high pressure or emergency situations.
• Excellent, effective, cooperative interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.

Physical Requirements:

·  Effective oral and technical written communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate complex information in high pressure, emergency situations

Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• FAA/DoD: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Operating Certificate (Required)
• second-class medical certificate under FAA CFR Part 67 (Required)

Pay Range $29-$37/h DOE and qualifications