Air Traffic Control Specialist (Part Time)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide air traffic control services for aircraft arrivals, departures, and ground movements
• Manage traffic pattern operations and sequencing
• Issue taxi, takeoff, and landing instructions using standard FAA phraseology
• Maintain situational awareness of aircraft and vehicle activity on the airfield
• Cookordination aircraft operations with surrounding FAA air traffic control facilities as required
• Monitor weather conditions and relay information to pilots when appropriate
• Maintain tower operational logs and documentation
• Report operational incidents, equipment issues, or safety concerns

Operational Duties

ATC Specialists are responsible for:

• Safe and efficient aircraft movement on runways and taxiways
• Maintain communication with aircraft and airport personnel
• Supporting emergency aircraft operations when required
• Adhere to procedures outlined in the NQA Non-Federal Tower Operations Manual

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain situational awareness and make sound operational decisions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Learn and follow department Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Maintain safety and professional standards, including the expectation to maintain professional conduct at all times
• Adhere to established operational procedures
• Prioritize safety in all operational decisions
• Communicate clearly using standard FAA phraseology

Requirements

• Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate required
• Current Class II Medical Certificate
• Previous air traffic control experience in a tower environment required
• Familiarity with FAA air traffic control procedures and phraseology required
• Candidates with previous FAA or Federal Contract Tower Specialist experience preferred
• Candidates with recent operational experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb stairs consisting of 55 steps to reach duty station
• Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio and telephone
• Ability to work evening and overnight hours

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening is required.
• The position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident)
• Maintain physical fitness standards in accordance with Class II Medical Certificate
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required
• Upon hiring, candidate is subject to a six-month probationary period
• May be required to work rotating shifts, schedules, including weekends and holidays
• Typical schedule will include evening shifts Monday through Friday (2000-0200) and evening shifts on Saturday (1900-0200)
• ATC Specialists may work on a rotational schedule (week on / week off) depending on staffing assignments

Benefits

Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hourly rate is $45-$55/hour for candidates that meet all of the requirements and that possess local (KNQA) experience. All candidate experience will be verified

Limitless benefits may be offered in accordance with airport personnel policies

The Millington Airport Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer