Air Traffic Control Specialist

Mojave Air & Space Port (MASP), is seeking applications for Air Traffic Control Specialists-Tower. We are a general aviation and flight test airport and America’s first in-land commercial spaceport.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Incumbent is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic by providing positive control within the MHV Class D airspace by applying appropriate separation minima IAW applicable FAA regulations.
• Issuing landing/takeoff instructions.
• Coordinating with and issuing instructions to airport vehicles and personnel.
• Coordinates with adjacent facilities on movement of air traffic, transferring control of aircraft entering/exiting airspace, and pertinent information/instructions relative to flight.
• Disseminate airport automated weather and take manual weather observations when automation information is not transmitting.
• Alerts airport emergency crews and other designated personnel while handling unexpected events, emergencies, and unscheduled traffic.
• Maintains records of daily operations.
• Other ATC and/or airspace duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Retired or former FAA/DoD, Military Air Traffic Control Specialist - Tower or FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) grad.
• Must possess a valid FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Operating Certificate.
• Must possess a current second-class medical certificate under FAA CFR Part 67, Airman Medical Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) certificate of authority to take weather observations.
• Must complete MHV training program and certification within prescribed training hours.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and/or overtime in support of client test or other operations.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiar with Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Automated Radar Terminal Air Traffic Control System (ARTS II) or equivalent terminal automation system.
• Multi/Intersecting runway control experience.
• Effective oral communication skills to communicate information in high pressure or emergency situations.
• Excellent, effective, cooperative interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Starting Pay DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you open to work occasional weekends and/ or overtime in support of Client tests or other operations?
• Are you familiar with the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), Automated Radar Terminal Air Traffic Control System (ARTS II) or equivalent terminal automation system?

Ability to Commute:

• Mojave, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person