Air Traffic Control Specialists (Job Share)- Various Locations

About the role

Serco now offers flexible job sharing options for our Air Traffic Control Facilities. This structure allows two certified professionals to share the responsibilities of a single full-time position, providing greater work-life balance while maintaining operational excellence. Whether you're transitioning from military service, returning to the workforce, or seeking reduced hours, our job share model supports your career goals without compromising safety or performance.

Serco is one of the largest non-government Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) in the world. We deliver air traffic control (ATC) services for small and medium regional airports as well as the largest commercial air hub on the globe. Serco is 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.
• 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 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• 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 CFR 65.35 and the experience requirements listed in 14 CFR 65.39.
• 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.

Benefits

• Optional paid time off allowance.
• Housing stipend.
• Relocation allowance.
• Complexity pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation 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 services.