Air Traffic Control Specialist:

ATEC is looking for an ex-Air Traffic Controller to provide expertise to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) program. Applicable functional areas include proficiency and knowledge of test plans, test procedures, test reports, and execution of tests in the lab environment. This individual will need to interface with other FAA organizations including site personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide ATC experience for the FAA’s STARS program with the ability to develop and execute test plans/procedures and reports.
• Demonstrate initiative, customer orientation and team work competencies.
• Work independently under general guidelines and objectives.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to develop test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Ability to execute test procedures in the lab environment.
• Ability to work individually and within a group/team.
• Ability to take direction and initiative; ability to provide direction and training.
• Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Required:

• Technical Tester with experience on one of the following NAS programs: STARS, Time Based Flow Management (TBFM), Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS), or Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM)

Preferred:

• Technical Tester with the required knowledge plus experience in STARS/NAS, and Test.

EDUCATION/YEARS of EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education level

and

• Minimum of seventeen (17) years of National Air Space (NAS) related experience with a minimum of twelve (12) years as a Certified Professional Air Traffic Controller (CPC) in a civilian or military En Route, Oceanic, or Terminal Air Traffic Control facility.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation
• Has been living in the US for at least the past 3 years

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Desk/lab located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center. Potential for hybrid schedule.
• Limited (25% or less) travel to locations throughout the US.

PAY RANGE:

• $95,000 – $106,000

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program