Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee-Collegiate Training Initiative (At-Cti) Graduates Job in Throughout The Nation - 95183793 - ZAOR/F008EHA6

Job Title:
Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Graduates

Department:
Department Of Transportation

Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration

Job Announcement Number:
AAC-AMH-11-CTI-19558

SALARY RANGE:
$17,803.00 - $17,803.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 03, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:FG-2152-1/1

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Temporary NTE - 13 months

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Throughout the Nation

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Other - AT-CTI Graduates

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Business Component: Air Traffic Organization

Sample of Duties: This is a developmental Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace. Vacancies for both the T...
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen
• No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Throughout the Nation


This is a developmental Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace. Vacancies for both the Terminal and Enroute options may be filled from this announcement.

The Terminal option controls air traffic at airports and give pilots taxiing and takeoff instructions, air traffic clearances, advice based on their own observations, information from the National Weather Service, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), flight service stations, pilots, & other sources. Terminal Air Traffic Controllers transfer control of aircraft to the En Route Center controller when the aircraft leaves their airspace, and they receive control of aircraft coming into their airspace.

Air Traffic Controllers in the En Route (Center) option give aircraft instructions, air traffic clearances and advice regarding flight conditions while en route between airports. They provide separation between aircraft flying along the Federal airways or operating into or out of airports.

As a new Air Traffic Control Specialist, you will spend your first several weeks of employment in an intensive training program at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. While attending academy training you will be on a temporary appointment.

Salary: Individuals, who successfully complete initial qualification training at the FAA Academy and all other requirements for continuing employment, including evaluations required by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), may be given permanent appointments with a salary of $37,070 base pay. Salary will be adjusted to include locality pay or COLA based on duty location of the position. Salary increases will be received as subsequent phases of training are completed.

Individuals who do not successfully complete training at the FAA Academy and all other requirements for continuing employment will have their employment terminated.

Excepted Service: The FAA is an excepted service agency. Basic Federal employee benefits remain the same as other Federal agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Applicants must have successfully completed all program requirements for graduation from an FAA approved CTI College or University and receive a passing score on the Air Traffic Selection & Training (AT-SAT) test.

Applicants must be able to speak English clearly enough to be understood over radios, intercoms, and similar communications equipment.

*** Additional information regarding these positions is located at: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/
***Medical Requirements: Selectee must pass a medical examination prior to appointment.

***Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

***Applications will first be reviewed to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements. Failure to meet minimum qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.

***Applicants will be required to submit an OFFICIAL AT-CTI school transcript prior to appointment/enter on duty date.*** These must be mailed to: Aviation Careers Division/AMH-300, Attn: AT-CTI Program, 6500 S MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73169.

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.

U.S. Citizen
No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid.

• Requirement for pre-employment medical clearance: Applicants selected for ATCS positions must pass a medical examination that includes psychological screening prior to appointment. Applicants with prior military service are encouraged to obtain a sealed copy of their military medical records prior to discharge and to retain these records to be provided upon request if selected.
• Requirement for security clearance: This position requires an Access National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (ANACI) or higher, based on the facility, prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
• Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying covered positions will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Training Requirements: Developmentals will enter the appropriate phase of field training as determined by the assigned facility to prepare for advancement to the Certified Professional Controller (CPC) level. They must learn the skills needed for operation at higher levels of responsibility. Failure to meet training requirements for or accept promotion to higher grade ATCS positions may constitute grounds for reassignment, demotion or separation from employment.
• Certificate and Rating Requirements: ATCS's must possess or obtain a valid ATCS Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO) if appropriate. They must also obtain the facility ratings required for full performance at assigned facilities within uniformly applicable time limits.
• Interview: Candidates for ATCS positions may be subject to pre-appointment interviews to determine whether they possess the personal characteristics necessary to perform air traffic control work.
• Requirement for nonstandard duty hours or work week: Incumbent may be required to work irregular duty hours or a nonstandard work week or tour of duty.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated.


BENEFITS:Benefits include: Flexible spending accounts; health insurance; life insurance; competitive salaries; paid holidays; sick leave and annual leave; flexible work environment and alternative work schedules; paid employment related training and education; possible student loan repayment; long term care insurance; retirement program. For complete information on Federal Employee Benefits, please use this link "Guide to Federal Benefits programs for New Federal Employees":
http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/new_employees.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:Applicants for ATCS positions will be subject to pre-appointment interviews to determine whether they possess the personal characteristics necessary to perform air traffic control work.

Age Requirement: A maximum age of 30 years is established for entry into air traffic control positions covered by Public Law 92-297. Persons who have reached their 31st birthdays may not be originally appointed to these positions. Applicants are subject to mandatory separation age 56 unless eligible for exemption.

Maximum Retention Age: 5 USC 8335 (a) and 5 USC 8425 (a) require mandatory separation at age 56 in a career controller position. Please contact Aviation Careers Division at (405) 954-4657 for any questions regarding this requirement.

Training Requirements:
Individuals selected & hired will be placed on temporary appointments & must pass a rigorous training program in air traffic control conducted by FAA to continue employment. New hires spend several weeks at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK receiving initial training. Those who are successful & meet all other requirements will be given permanent appointments & continue training at their air traffic facility. Academy students receive basic air traffic control training at the FAA Academy, which includes:
a. Classroom instruction & workshop exercises relating to the air traffic control system.
b. Skills training related to the work of air traffic control specialists.

May be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Newly hired ATCS's will be paid long term expense rate (per diem) for Oklahoma City, OK to help offset daily cost of living while attending FAA Academy. The FAA will also pay for cost of travel to and from the training Academy in accordance with applicable agency travel policy.

No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA, Citizenship, Financial Disclosure


HOW TO APPLY:You must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy. Your application must have a status of "Submitted" before 12:00 AM (midnight) CST on the Close Date for it to be accepted.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN OFFICIAL CTI SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT/ENTER ON DUTY DATE. These must be mailed to: Aviation Careers Division/AMH-300, Attn: CTI Program, 6500 S MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73169
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Aviation Careers Division
Phone: 405-954-4657
Email: 9-amc-amh-cti@faa.gov Agency Information:
Aviation Careers Division
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73169
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Candidates for FAA positions are evaluated using our Automated Vacancy Information Access Tool for Online Referral (AVIATOR) system. AVIATOR compares your skills and experience as described in your application with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be an eligible, highly-qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
You can check the status of your application by accessing AVIATOR and selecting the "My Applications" tab. Simply click on the "Status" link in the "Status" column to see whether a list has been sent to the selecting official and if you were included on the list. You can return to your application at any time to review your answers, and until the announcement closes you can change your application.
Important - If you make any change to your application, you must resubmit it. If you change your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and your previous application will be considered.