Senior Air Traffic Control Specialist

About the role

Tetra Tech AMT is seeking an Air Traffic Control Specialist to support FAA offices in instrument flight procedure design, provide technical assistance for airspace and procedure optimization, operate TARGETS software, retrieve and analyze IFP and air traffic data, provide expertise on IFP design risks, ensure compliance with FAA orders, produce briefing materials, supervise graphics specialists, participate in user evaluation teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain proficiency with procedure development tools and standard office applications. Note: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to FAA offices responsible for instrument flight procedure (IFP) design
• Provide technical assistance related to the optimization of airspace and procedure design in IFP projects
• Operate the Terminal Area Route Generation Evaluation Traffic Simulation (TARGETS) software; maintain a high degree of proficiency using these tools and provide recommendations to the FAA regarding problem reports or enhancements to these systems
• Retrieve and analyze IFP and air traffic data from various sources including the IFP, Operations, and Airspace Analytics (IOAA) tool and appropriate radar data retrieval programs
• Provide expertise to the FAA regarding Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) design risks and alternatives
• Review and provide expertise to appropriate client managers on FAA Orders and Directives pertaining to criteria affecting IFP procedure design
• Follow and comply with all applicable FAA orders, directives, and criteria in the course of designing procedures and producing associated technical data and forms
• Produce presentation and briefing material related to IFP development and resultant flight paths
• Supervise the work of graphics specialists and provide any technical assistance they may require
• Review own work for accuracy and compliance with criteria
• Participate on user evaluation teams supporting the enhancement of IFP related software, databases, project tracking tools, etc.
• Review the work of others, as directed, for accuracy and compliance with criteria
• Coordinate as necessary or as directed with IFP workgroup stakeholders
• Provide TARGETS support for meetings and produce draft-meeting documents
• Maintain proficiency using software tools necessary for procedure development, and standard office applications such as Microsoft Office
• Plan, organize, prioritize and carry out own work duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (desired) or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC)
• Experience, within the last three years, working with complex automation tools, CAD software, or similar applications
• Practical experience doing technical work, especially related to air traffic control or air traffic control procedures and airspace design

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent facilitation and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of industry standard office software (MS Office, Acrobat, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience with airspace or procedures design
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of and experience with Terminal Area Route Generation Evaluation Traffic Simulation (TARGETS) software

Pay

Salary: $110,000 to $115,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Job normally requires travel up to 30% of the time, but may exceed that depending on FAA needs.