ATC Specialist, Liaison - CIC

5w1 month ago

Amentum

JO · Full-time · $110,000 – $110,000

About this role

The ATC Specialist, Liaison - CIC is responsible for the overall daily safe and expeditious flow of air traffic within the designated facility control airspace. This role applies ICAO and FAA 7110.65 regulatory guidance to achieve required separation as outlined in FAA manuals and orders.

The designee maintains situational awareness of the overall flow of air traffic operations at the assigned facility and coordinates with various controllers and personnel to relay critical information pertaining to aircraft and flight safety. This includes processing flight plans, supervising approach, departure, and arrival procedures, and overseeing vehicles and personnel operating on the airfield.

Working in a dynamic aviation environment, the specialist must have a full working knowledge of control tower operations and flight planning, as well as a fundamental knowledge of RADAR and manual approach control operations. Adherence to CRM principal application is essential to ensure safe and efficient operations.

This position offers the opportunity to serve in a critical liaison role within a high-stakes aviation setting, supporting both military and civilian flight safety. Candidates must meet rigorous certification and security clearance requirements to operate at this level.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved DoD or FAA ATC course.
Eight (8) years of experience, with at least one (1) year in a like-type facility.
Knowledge of ATC rules, regulations, and techniques; control tower and approach control operations.
Shall 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 an 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 is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Ensure the overall daily safe and expeditious flow of air traffic within designated facility control airspace in accordance with ICAO and FAA 7110.65 regulatory guidance.
Apply rules of separation as outlined in FAA manuals and orders to achieve required separation between aircraft.
Maintain situational awareness of the overall flow of air traffic operations and supervise all ATC facility operations and services during assigned shifts.
Coordinate with various controllers and personnel to relay information pertaining to aircraft and in the interest of safety of flight, including emergency information.
Process flight plans and supervise approach, departure, and arrival procedures.
Oversee vehicles and personnel operating on the airfield to ensure safe ground operations.
Adhere to CRM principal application to foster effective communication and decision-making in the tower environment.