Job Summary

Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainee for Flight Service Stations in Alaska. Alaska has the only Federal Flight Service Stations. There may be multiple positions to be filled. The Alaska Flight Service Training Academy (AFSTA) is located in Kenai, Alaska.

Job Description

You must be able to speak English clearly so others can understand you over radios, intercoms, and similar communications equipment. To apply, you must meet ONE of the five qualification options listed below. Some eligibility requirements depend on which Applicant Pool you choose. Read carefully and contact Alaska Human Resources ([email protected]) with questions before the announcement closes. Applicant Pools POOL 1 You qualify for Pool 1 if you meet one of the following and submit documentation as outlined in the Required Documents section. 1. CTI Graduate - You graduated from an FAA Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program and have an official CTI endorsement letter. 2. VRA-Eligible Veteran - You qualify for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) under Title 38. More info: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/vets/ 3. Veteran with Aviation Experience - You are a qualifying veteran with aviation experience gained during military service and/or eligible for Veterans' Preference (as stated Title 5, in section 2108 of United States Code). POOL 2 Pool 2 includes: all U.S. Citizens who do not meet Pool 1 requirements, or Pool 1 applicants who choose to be considered for Pool 2. Applicants may choose Pool 1 OR Pool 2, but not both. If you select Pool 1 but are found not eligible, you will automatically be considered under Pool 2, provided you meet one of the five qualification options. Age Requirement: The Alaska Flight Service Option does not have a maximum age requirement. 5 Ways to Qualify - You only need ONE of these. 1. Work Experience - At least one year of general work experience (about 2,080 hours). This can include: Full-time jobs Part-time jobs Volunteer work 2. Education - A full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter hours). An associate degree alone does not qualify unless combined with work experience (see option 3). CTI applicants (Pool 1): Submit transcripts (official or unofficial) showing your degree conferral Provide your official CTI endorsement letter 3. Education + Work Combination - A mix of college coursework and work experience equal to one year of qualifying experience. Undergraduate credit is based on: 120 semester hours earned, or 180 quarter hours earned Example: An associate degree plus work experience may qualify. 4. Air Traffic Control Experience - You have specialized Air Traffic Control Specialist experience. You must provide documentation such as: FAA certificates Military ATC certification Training records 5. Other Aviation Experience - You qualify if you (hold or have held one) of the following: Facility rating and actively controlled civilian or military air traffic FAA air carrier dispatcher certificate Instrument flight rating FAA navigator certificate or military Navigator/Bombardier qualification 350+ flight hours as a copilot or higher with a private pilot certificate (or military equivalent) Served as a rated Aerospace Defense Command Intercept Director