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Job opening: AIR TRAFFIC ASSISTANT

Salary: $66 300 - 86 190 per year
City: Beale AFB
Published at: Jun 12 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To provide pilots a variety of critical information and assistance for planning and conducting a safe flight; and, to provide oversight for Flight Services and airfield operations during a shift of operation.

Duties

Furnishes pilots with a full range of services pertinent to pre-flight planning. Provides en-route and post-flight information for all inbound aircraft; determines when aircraft are overdue and initiates search and rescue. Inspects and/or checks the airfield for flying safety hazards to include compliance with airfield criteria, aircraft foreign object damage and bird/wildlife aircraft strike hazards. Responsible for the effective operation of flight data and airfield activities during the shift of duty.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Superior Qualifications may be authorized upon request.
  • Leave accrual may/may not be authorized upon request
  • The work may require irregular hours of work, rotating shifts and rest days, with periods of high stress.
  • Flight line driver's license required.
  • May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and major Accident Response Exercises.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Condition of Employment Continued... This is an Obligated Position until 25 Sept 2027 in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. KEY - The duty of this position meets all requirements as a Category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. The position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Transportation Positions, Air Traffic Assistance Series, 2154. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of applicable DOD, FAA, and ICAO air traffic system laws, rules, regulations, and procedures required for the safe conduct of flights within the NAS and overseas; knowledge of air traffic system routes, capabilities and limitations of navigational aids, terrain topography, terminal instrument procedures, airspace restrictions and management, and local air traffic system procedures; knowledge of aircraft flight characteristics configuration, which allows for appropriate response to in­ flight and ground emergencies. Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in work such as: Civilian or military aircraft operations work, such as flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, flight engineer, or air transport pilot. FAA certified dispatcher for an air carrier. Flight information expediter involved in determining flight times of airplanes and transmitting information to flight operations and command centers. Civilian or military air traffic controller. Flight data processor. or TRAINING: Successful completion of an FAA or military air traffic control training program. or CERTIFICATE: Possession of an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate. or EDUCATION: Successful completion of 2 full years of education or training above the high school level in subjects such as aviation, flight mechanics, communications, data processing, electronics, or similar subjects in a college or university, or a technical or flying school. or COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combination of experience and education/training as described above. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of DOD, USAF, FAA, and ICAO air traffic system laws, rules, regulations, and procedures, aircraft characteristics and airfield criteria, and flight planning information systems. Knowledge of the procedures related to flight handling, routing, airways, and airspace structures, and the relationship and coordination required between flight service and other components of the air traffic system. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with military and civilian personnel of all ranks. Ability to act decisively in emergency situations. Ability to operate various communications devices such as radio, desktop computer, intercoms, etc., and knowledge of procedures for message and report preparation, and notification procedures PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

  • Address Beale AFB 17855 Warren Shingle Road Beale AFB, CA 95903 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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