ATC Specialist, Liaison - CIC

5w1 month ago

Amentum

JO · Full-time · $90,000 – $130,000

About this role

This role is responsible for the overall daily safe and expeditious flow of air traffic within the designated facility control airspace, in accordance with ICAO and FAA 7110.65 regulatory guidance. The designee applies rules of separation as outlined in FAA manuals and orders to achieve required separation between aircraft.

Day-to-day duties include maintaining situational awareness of the overall flow of air traffic operations at the assigned facility and overseeing all ATC facility operations and services during the shift. The specialist coordinates with various controllers and personnel to relay information pertaining to aircraft and in the interest of flight safety, including emergency information.

This individual is responsible for vehicles and personnel operating on the airfield, and must be able to process flight plans while supervising approach, departure, and arrival procedures. The role requires a full working knowledge of control tower operations and flight planning, along with a fundamental knowledge of RADAR and manual approach control operations.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation environment where adherence to Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles is essential. The role provides a chance to apply advanced ATC expertise in a liaison capacity, supporting critical airfield operations and contributing to the safety and efficiency of the facility.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved DoD or FAA ATC course
Eight (8) years of experience, with one (1) year performing in a like type facility
Knowledge of ATC rules, regulations, and techniques; control tower and approach control operations
Hold one of the following tower certifications: FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate, FAA or AOV Credential with Tower rating, or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class II Medical Certificate
Ability to obtain and maintain a US CENTCOM Medical Exam
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)

Responsibilities

Ensure the overall daily safe and expeditious flow of air traffic within designated facility control airspace
Apply rules of separation as outlined in FAA manuals and orders to achieve required separation
Maintain situational awareness of the overall flow of air traffic operations at the assigned facility
Oversee all ATC facility operations and services during the shift, adhering to CRM principal application
Coordinate with various controllers and personnel to relay aircraft information and emergency information in the interest of flight safety
Manage vehicles and personnel operating on the airfield
Process flight plans and supervise approach, departure, and arrival procedures
Operate with full working knowledge of control tower operations, flight planning, and RADAR/manual approach control operations