Air Traffic Control Specialist - Kodiak, AK (ADQ)

About the role

Serco has a great opportunity for you located in Kodiak, 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.
• Cookordination 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 for Air Traffic Controllers.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures.
• Ability to operate various ATC equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service orientation.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages like 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 rate of pay for this position is $39.56/hour. You may qualify for additional incentives dependent on location, including a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 or an optional paid time off allowance, housing stipend, and relocation allowance.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial, and local governments, and commercial clients.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.