AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Air Traffic Control Technician

This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard (153 ANG), 153d Airlift Wing, 243d Combat Airfield Operations Squadron (243 CAOS). The primary purpose of this position is to provide tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Provides terminal ATC services to aircraft operating from primary and / or secondary airports within delegated airspace.

GS-10 Duties : Performs air traffic control duties in the terminal control tower or radar facility. Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation and / or tower and radar facility radar displays, or a combination of methods and in close coordination with other controllers. Under restrictive time and space limitations, formulates and issues ATC clearances and instructions to provide for the required separation and / or sequencing of all IFR, SVFR, VFR traffic within delegated airspace. Adjust flight paths, assigns arrival and departure routes to various types of aircraft, arrival and departure runways, adjusts speed and issues altitude assignments to accompany multiple types and performance levels of civilian and military aircraft to affect separation and expeditious traffic flow as prescribed in FAAO 7110.65.

GS-11 Duties : In addition to GS-10 duties, manages and directs controller actions and functions in Tower and Radar facilities as the primary watch supervisor and / or senior controller. Performs air traffic control duties in the control tower and radar facility. Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation, and / or tower and radar facility radar displays, or a combination of methods and in close coordination with other controllers. Provides assistance to both experienced professional and inexperienced student pilots within the airspace and ensures expeditious traffic flows are maintained. Operates, trains, and provides preventative maintenance on a host of automated communications and display hardware and software systems that are integral and vital to the operation of the air traffic control facility. Provides direction to all controllers in the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air and ground aircraft and vehicle traffic. Conducts and directs aircraft mishap and hazardous air traffic systems reporting.

Requirements, conditions of employment, and key requirements must include submission of vMPF rip, DVR, STP, ERS, MBS, PDR, or DD-214, DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty, Air Traffic Control / Weather Certification and Rating Record, valid ATC and / or CTO certificates, and becoming a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard before appointment. Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer (DD / EFT). Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. Relocation expenses will not be paid by the Government. Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f). Be facility-rated in all assigned facilities and maintain proficiency. Meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established by the USAF or ANG for Air Traffic Control duty. Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. May be assigned additional ATC related duties. Must exercise a high level of judgment and discretion, demonstrate verbal and written skills, and ability to meet and deal with high-ranking military and civilian personnel. Possess ability to make rapid and precise judgments in real-time work situations, be able to remain calm under conditions that are stressful, and to coordinate at times many different processes at once, while adjusting rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activities.

Qualifications and areas of consideration include permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the 243 CAOS, permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard, all current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard, and current and prior service active duty, reserve, or National Guard service members of one of the branches of the United States military (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard). Must be willing / eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard's, 243d Combat Airfield Operations Squadron as a military member prior to appointment to position.