TITLE 32 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI CRTC)

Summary

THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI CRTC), Position Description Number NGD1455000 and is part of the MI Alpena CRTC, Michigan Air National Guard. MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Duties

• This vacancy may qualify for a Recruitment Incentive up to 25% of the basic salary rate. ***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** The purpose of this position is to provide, on a rotation basis, tower and radar control services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Provides terminal Air Traffic Control, (ATC) services within the delegated airspace. Operates ATC equipment ensuring proper alignment of such equipment, which will result in a satisfactory usability status for control of aircraft. 1. Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground as displayed on radar indicator, pilot reported, or observed visually from the tower. Issues instructions to provide for movement and required separation/sequencing of all IFR and VFR traffic operating under control of the facility. 2. Initiates /relays and issues air traffic control clearances and instructions in facility of assignment for aircraft operating IFR and/or VFR. Formulates clearance and control instructions based on detailed mental picture of three dimensional dynamic air traffic situations derived from pilot reports, radar presentations, flight progress strips, and information from adjacent ATC facilities. 3. Required to possess skills/training to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to newly assigned controllers in live/simulated traffic situations in accordance with USAF, ANG, and local directives. While training other personnel, is responsible for actual control of traffic in addition to providing instruction to the trainee and providing periodic evaluation of the trainee's progress. 4. Incumbent must be capable of performing ATC duties IAW AFI 13-203, ANG Supplement. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Qualifications

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) MILITARY GRADE: E1-E6 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Progressively responsible experience that demonstrated the potential for learning and performing air traffic control work. Two years of such experience is required for GS-4 positions, and 3 years is required for GS-5 positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. For Terminal Positions: Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialization also requires: Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure; Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.