Air Traffic Controller

  • Full-Time
  • Fort Greely, AK
  • Chugach Government Solutions
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Fort Greely, Alaska

Wolf Creek Federal Services Inc. (WCFSI) is located in Fort Greely, Alaska approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks nestled between the Granite Mountains and the Alaskan Range. Our mission is to provide support for the Missile Defense Command, with a primary focus on maintenance and repair.

Work and live in a unique remote location that is teaming with wildlife and scenic surroundings that satisfy a variety of outdoor adventures year-round. Hiking, fishing, dog sledding or taking in the natural beauty of Aurora Borealis are just some of the activities waiting to be experienced. If you want a break from the great outdoors you can visit our two largest cities, Anchorage and Fairbanks, just a drive away. These locations can provide local shopping, dining, and night life to fit anyone’s fancy.

OUR OPENING:

Summary

Our Company is seeking a skilled Air Traffic Controller who will be responsible for ensuring safe separation of aircraft, coordinating air traffic control clearances, and controlling all flight line activities of all transient aviation. The controller maintains tower event logs, performs weather observer duties, and issues all relevant notices and approvals for aviation transit activities through Allan Army Airfield, Fort Greely Alaska.

Essential Duties Job Functions

  • Relay ATC clearances to inbound, outbound and over-flying aircraft.
  • Provide airfield advisory service to arriving and departing aircraft.
  • Responsible for the effective operation of the Allan Army Airfield Control Tower.
  • Transmits Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) as required and maintains Flight Information Publications (FLIPs).
  • Performs controller duties to include safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
  • Controls and monitors all access and activity on the flight-line Controlled Movement Area (CMA).
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Accountable For

  • Following common safety practices and use of proper protective equipment used in aviation.
  • Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Mandatory

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One of the following:

      • Federal Aviation Administration Control Tower Operator certificate

      • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Licensed Air Traffic Control (ATC) Specialist

  • Two (2) years previous ATC experience.
  • VFR Control Tower experience required.
  • Ability to control aircraft in accordance with FAA 7110.65.
  • Must obtain rating within time limitations stated in Army Regulation AR 95-2.
  • Relay METAR weather observations, logs data on appropriate form and transmits data as required.
  • Must be able to pass FAA Class IV Physical.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level, as applicable to the position requirement.

Preferred

  • Five (5) years aviation work experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an aeronautical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Current security clearance at the Secret Level.
  • Previous Military experience.
  • Experience working on a federal installation.


OUR COMMITMENT:

CGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Hiring preference will be given to Chugach shareholders, their spouses and descendants, Alaska Natives and American Indians in accordance with Public Law 93-638.


FT GREELY, AK

FULL TIME

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