Airspace Information Center (AIC) Specialist - Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible to the AIC Facility Chief, Shift Leader, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the use of designated airspace used by the facility. Coordinates with the Albuquerque Center, Holloman AFB, and assigned Army Aviation Units on activities affecting airspace and range prioritization and utilization IAW Ft Bliss Regulation 385-63, DPTMS Range Branch Scheduling, AR 95-2, FB 95-1, and TC 3-04.15. Keep the AIC Facility Chief appraised of any unusual or emergency situations and activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and accomplish pre-duty requirements: check the Bliss Radio bulletin board, facility read file, perform equipment checks, and obtain shift change-over briefing
• Ensure flight safety, flight following activities and advisory notifications for aircraft operating in assigned restricted areas, ranges, training areas/sectors, corridors, routes, and temporary restricted operation zones (ROZ)
• Ensure range information, local NOTAMS, weather advisories/warnings, and flight following activities are issued to aircraft operating within the Ft Bliss R5103, R5107 and training/maneuver areas between Ft Bliss and the Restricted Areas
• Report and document equipment problems; coordinate with maintenance production control
• Cooky with Biggs Airfield Operations on any emergencies, precautionary landings, missing or overdue aircraft under our control; implement radio searches for overdue or lost aircraft
• Cooky Search and Rescue (SAR) and MEDEVAC aircraft to the accident/incident site
• Cooky request for cease-fire from Range Operations for all applicable ranges which may impede the Lifeguard route of a medevac flight operations
• Relay all reports of unusual activities including forest fires, vehicle accidents, or suspected criminal activity to Range Operations--provide assistance as requested; document all event actions
• Ensure all end-of-shift facility records, documents, and traffic count are correctly completed
• Maintain the AIC facility in a clean, orderly, and healthy condition; wipe down consoles, radar screen monitors and cabinets, remove trash at the end of shift, and ensure floor is free of debris and spills

Requirements (Mandatory)

• Possess a valid FAA Form 7220-1 (Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate)
• Required to obtain an Airspace Information Center (AIC) Facility Rating
• Required to obtain and maintain secret clearance
• Required to obtain and maintain a class IV Flight Physical

Requirements (Preferred)

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Computer savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must be a confident representative who combines outstanding technical knowledge and focuses on providing superior quality customer service

Physical Demands

Requires sitting and standing for long periods of time and may lift up to 50 lbs.