(AFG-Herat) Air Traffic Control Specialist

Job Title Air Traffic Control Specialist

Auto req ID 16741BR

Positions Remaining 1

Full / Part Time Full-Time

Employment Type Regular

City Herat

Country Afghanistan

Security Clearance Interim Secret

Travel Required 100%

Job Description

IAP – Ingenuity and Purpose

www.iapws.com

A leading international government contractor for more than 60 years, IAP provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. A world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAP leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers’ diverse and complex challenges. IAP’s corporate headquarters is located in Cape Canaveral, FL, and operates in over 100 locations in 20 countries worldwide. IAP also maintains offices in Panama City, FL, Virginia, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East.

* This is a Proposal *

Summary:

Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) control air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion. Responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through assigned airspace.

Individuals shall demonstrate professional knowledge of air traffic control rules, regulations, and techniques, and the ability to apply this knowledge in either a control tower or radar approach facility. A Precision Approach Radar (PAR) rating may be required at specified sites. Individuals selected for this category shall be a graduate of an approved DOD, FAA, or ICAO air traffic controller course, shall possess FAA form 7220-1 and shall possess a valid Second Class or First Class Medical Certificate (FAA Form 8500-9) or equivalent at time of employment. A minimum of 4 years ATC experience in a RADAR facility or Control Tower is required.

Essential Job Functions: (not limited to duties as described – performs related duties as requested)

• Maintains positive control of aircraft within designated ATC assigned airspace.


• Keeping radio and/or radar contact with aircraft.


• Issuing landing/takeoff instructions


• Handling the ground movement of planes around the terminals;


• Handling the ground movement of vehicles around the airport.


• Applies appropriate separation minima IAW applicable FAA, ICAO, or Military directives.


• Issues control instructions to aircraft within assigned airspace for the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic.


• Applies vertical and lateral separation minima to aircraft climbing or descending.


• Formulate and issue IFR clearances to include routes and flight levels based known and existing traffic.


• Provide current and forecasted weather phenomena to aircraft.


• Ensure appropriate separation minima is maintained between aircraft.


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  Handling unexpected events, emergencies and unscheduled traffic.
  
  ·Alerting airport emergency crews and other designated personnel when aircraft are having flight difficulties.

  
  


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  Maintaining and disseminating records of daily operations.

  
  


• Controlling movements onto and off runways.


• Maintains positive control of aircraft and vehicles in the designated airport movement areas.


• Coordinate with adjacent ATC facilities.

Level of Supervision: n/a

Education & Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.


• Successful completion of a FAA, DoD, or ICAO air traffic control course


• 4 years ATC experience in a RADAR or Control Tower facility

License & Certifications:

• CTO license as appropriate


• FAA form 7220-1 or equivalent


• FAA Form 8500-9 or equivalent


• Required to maintain a current FAA Class II Medical clearance at all times

Knowledge & Skills:

• Provide a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of aircraft at the airport and in the air.


• Knowledge of air traffic control rules, regulations, and techniques,


• Knowledge of ATC automation equipment, such as Micro-EARTS, ARTS and STARS and a Precision Approach Radar (PAR) rating.


• Effectively utilize two-way radio communications, radar systems with associated computer equipment, landline communications systems and visual light-gun signals.


• Formulate limited weather observations and provide weather conditions and assist aircraft during periods of inclement weather with the use of radar, instrument landing systems and various types of airfield lighting.


• Offer emergency assistance to aircraft and be responsible for notifying and coordinating with emergency personnel and other agencies.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

See Workfit or Physical Demands Job Analysis

Travel:100%

Security Clearance:DoD Interim/Secret Security clearance required.

“The position may require that the applicant meet the Minimum Standard Medical requirements.”

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