Duties
- Create and manage Air Traffic Control (ATC) training programs that comply with Department of the Army regulations.
- Serve as the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Standardization and Training Manager for the Fort Bragg Airfield Division.
- Manage ongoing proficiency training tailored for each Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility.
- Develop course outlines, instructional materials, visual aids, simulated non-radar control problems, and other special training aids or methods of instruction for ATC facilities.
- Direct air traffic safely, orderly, and efficiently within assigned sectors.
RequirementsConditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Incumbent must be facility rated and certified by the Army and FAA at all Fort Bragg Army Air Traffic Control Facilities, remain current in the knowledge of basic meteorology, air navigation, etc. governing air traffic control.
- Incumbent must remain current in procedures peculiar to the Fort Bragg local flying area, Mackall Army Airfield Air Traffic Control Tower, Simmons Air Traffic Control Tower and Bragg Range AIC.
- Must possess or be able to obtain an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Certificate or AOV Credentials.
- Must possess a valid Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate or AOV Credentials.
- Must meet and maintain the physical standards set forth in Civil Service Handbook X-118 and AR 40-501 (Class IV Standards) prior to appointment.
- Must be able to pass and maintain an ATC flight physical.
- Incumbent must maintain personal physical fitness in accordance with AR 40-501.
- This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and must pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
- This position has been designated as Mission Essential: If this area experiences severe weather conditions that result in the installation being closed for normal business operations, you are still required to report.
- It is an Army position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the agency to function effectively.
- May be required to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and/or On-Call duty hours.
- Must meet the requirements of AR 95-2, 5-2 and TC 3-04.15, 1-54 and 3-15.
- TDY travel is occasionally required.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
- DOD, IAW 5 USC 3307(b), has determined an individual must be appointed to their first appointment into a position that has been identified and approved as an Air Traffic Controller no later than the last day of the month in which they became 36.
- An individual who is past the maximum entry age of 36 who served in an approved DoD Air Traffic Controller position may be reinstated to a covered position as long as qualification requirements are met and completed 20yrs of service before 56.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that includes training Air Traffic Control Specialists on day-to-day operations; AND assist with the development of a air traffic training program; AND coordinating the flow of air traffic within the assigned sector. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also be a graduate of a DoD component or FAA approved formal Air Traffic Controller school and possess Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and/or Control Tower Operator (CTO) certification
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
- * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
- This is a(n) Aviation Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
