Air Traffic Control Specialist - King Salmon, AK (AKN)

About the role

Serco has a great opportunity for you located in King Salmon, AK! We deliver air traffic control (ATC) services for small and medium regional airports as well as the largest commercial air hub on the globe. We are also the only commercial ANSP to provide all three ATC disciplines: Terminal Tower, Terminal Approach Control, and Enroute Center.

Responsibilities

• Control air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion.
• Ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace.
• Answer radio calls from arriving/departing aircraft.
• Issue landing/takeoff instructions.
• Issue information such as runway usage, wind velocity/direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in the vicinity.
• Issue air traffic clearances.
• Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer, and disseminate timely weather information to pilots, other air traffic control facilities, and other users of the National Airspace System.
• Transfer and receive control of aircraft.
• Operate equipment such as: radios, telephones, interphones, computer systems, radar, recording systems, weather equipment, light guns, airport/runway lighting systems, backup equipment, etc.
• Alert Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters and other first responders to aircraft experiencing emergency situations.
• Cookoomunicate with and issue instructions to airport vehicles/personnel.
• Maintain and disseminate records of daily operations.
• Perform on-the-job training instructor duties as required.

Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• An FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• A Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating or a Credential with a Tower Rating and 6 months of practical experience in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.39.
• Note: For Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who have held a Credential with a Tower Rating, the FAA recognizes they have met the knowledge requirements listed in 14 CFR65.35 and the experience requirements listed in 14 CFR65.39.
• Eligibility to work for Serco under Federal Immigration Laws.
• Verification of education and employment references from previous employers including the release of drug and alcohol records.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen.
• Receiving an FAA Security clearance (interim and final suitability).
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications mentioned beyond the general requirements.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

As a member of the Air Traffic Control team, you can expect to:

• Receive a rate of pay for this position of $39.53 per hour.
• Qualify for additional incentives dependent on location, including a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 or an optional paid time off allowance.
• Enjoy housing stipend and relocation allowance.
• Access commuter benefits.

Pay

The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Roads and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling.

Pay

The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Roads and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling.

Pay

The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Roads and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling.

Pay

The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Roads and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling.

Pay

The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Roads and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling.

Pay

The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality.

Schedule

Not specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and policies.
• Ability to operate various aviation-related equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision