AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in the Ranges, Targets Operations, Instrumentation & Labs Group, Sea Range Operations Division of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU.
Major duties
You will provide direct radar air traffic control services, including radar vectors, altitude assignments, airspeed adjustments, and aircraft separation for manned and unmanned aircraft. You will operate communication gear and air traffic control display consoles to maintain positive control, provide emergency assistance, and prevent mid-air collisions. You will coordinate the real-time use of airspace and surface-space to ensure ranges are clear of non-participating traffic for the safe execution of test, evaluation, and training operations. You will coordinate initial separation, sequencing, and intra-facility handoffs seamlessly with adjacent air traffic control facilities. You will serve as an instructor providing on-the-job and classroom training, mentoring, and performance critiques for developmental air traffic control personnel.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band (DS-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes the following: 1) Providing direct radar air traffic control services, including radar vectors, altitude assignments, and aircraft separation; 2) Utilizing air traffic control display consoles and communication systems to maintain positive aircraft control; 3) Making real-time safety-of-flight decisions to prevent air collisions and manage heavy air traffic peaks; 4) Coordinating airspace use, handoffs, and sequencing with adjacent air traffic control facilities; and 5) Ensuring designated test or training ranges are clear of non-participants to safely conduct flight operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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