ATC Terminal

Amentum is seeking an Air Traffic Control - Terminal candidate for Creech Air Force Base.

About the Role

Control aircraft on and within the vicinity of Creech AFB according to established FAA and USAF procedures to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion. Issue clearances and traffic information to aircraft landing, departing, or operating within the airport traffic area. Provide safe separation and movement of departing, landing, and maneuvering aircraft within the airport’s Class D airspace.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all base-assigned UAS aircraft and manned transient aircraft at Creech AFB.
• Provide safe and orderly ATC services to arriving and departing VFR and IFR aircraft.
• Provide VFR and Visual separation between manned and UAS aircraft conducting multiple VFR approaches, SFO’s, low approaches, and touch-and-go operations.
• Maintain appropriate runway separation during multiple approaches and landings.
• Provide all applicable ATC services according to FAA regulations, Air Force instructions, and Creech AFB local flying procedures.
• Maintain qualifications and remain proficient in Ground Control, Flight Data, Local Control, and Controller-in-Charge (CIC).
• Conduct all ATC operations using appropriate strip marking, ETVS (TED), DVRS recorder, PCAS, AFAS, airport lighting panel, light gun, TDW radar workstation, BAK-14 panel, landlines, and emergency power generator.
• Operate the ETVS (TED) air traffic control communications console, DVRS recorder, Primary Crash Alarm System, AFAS system, airport lighting panel, and emergency power generator.
• Keep written records of daily events using a personal PC.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Must have completed an accredited Military or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control school.
• Possess knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and FAA flight directives.
• Must have a CTO issued by the FAA and a total of eight (8) years ATC experience with at least two (2) years Control Tower supervisory experience.
• Air Force Special Code (AFSC) of 1C100 (Air Force Certified 7-Level Watch Supervisor staff sergeant (E-5) or above with SEI 054 and 055) or civilian/military/FAA equivalent.
• Must have working knowledge of tower radar displays, ATC communications systems, and civilian and military aircraft operational characteristics.
• UAS experience desired.
• Must qualify for and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
• Possess and maintain an FAA class II flight physical.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• May require different shift work assignments and occasional routine travel (2–5 nights away from home for updated equipment or qualification training).
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on occasion.

Work Environment

Typical air traffic control tower or terminal office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds. Constant sitting while using the computer terminal, ability to discern all colors of the spectrum (must not be color-blind), constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Must possess planning/organizing skills and be able to work under deadlines. Performs duties typically in semi-darkness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Pay

$42.84 per hour.