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Title: Air Traffic Control Specialist
Location: Intl - Afghanistan
Req Number: SD-LOGCAP-TO5-13578

Position Description:
Under general supervision, controls air traffic and supports vectoring of aircraft to meet mission test requirements.

Configure and operate real time set-ups of computer systems to support the required test events.
May serve as Air Traffic Control (ATC) Liaison at specified locations as required under individual Task/Delivery Orders.
Initiate and coordinate searches for missing aircraft.
Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space and on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety.
Relay to control centers such air traffic information as courses, altitudes, and expected arrival times.
Inspect, adjust, and control radio equipment and airport lights.
Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
Issue landing and take-off authorizations and instructions.
Review records and reports for clarity and completeness, and maintain records and reports as required under federal law.
Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency and when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, and maps in order to determine air routes.
Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.
Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, and other flight safety information.
Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, and other information.
Determine the timing and procedures for flight vector changes.
Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance and baggage vehicles, and airport workers.
Direct pilots to runways when space is available, or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.
Organize flight plans and traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.
Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, and observations.
Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Experience Requirements:
Experience: 5-8 years of directly related experience required. Minimum of 4 years experience in a RADAR facility or Control Tower required. Must have a professional knowledge of air traffic control rules, and regulations, techniques, and the ability to apply this knowledge to a Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Facility. Must be a graduate of an approved DOD or FAA ATC air traffic controller course. Must possess FAA form 7220-1. Prior (or current) certification as an Air Traffic Controller in an enroute or approach/tower environment is required. Candidates must be conversant with ICAO documentation. Must possess a valid Second Class or First Class Medical Certificate (FAA Form 8500-9) at time of employment. Knowledge of air traffic control operations required. Excellent computer, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills include a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education:Bachelor's Degree in related field. Specialized training or professional registration or certification preferred.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

markthetape Senior Member

hey my buddy is trying to get over there is there a contact number direct to the personnel in charge of hiring atc'ers?

ATCHB Newcomer

Hello, I could not apply on that link you had posted.... computer said no page found? Do you have a contact number??? herbbrownjr@hotmail.com

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MikeATC Retired FAA, NATCA Member Nashville TN

I see that these are ITT controller positions, ITT has controllers at FOB Salerno (currently fully staffed), Jalabad (which I hear is desperate for controllers), and FOB Sharano. Non of the facilities have radar so they are VFR Towers. Even though ITT's contract is with the Air Force most of their towers are on Army base.

deon Junior Member Kuwait

What's the pay like for the Salerno tower gig? PM me if you don't want to put it out there. I'm in Kuwait now, but I might want a change of scenery lol.

Nikki Newcomer

Do you know if the FAA/DOT has this opportunity for their controllers via a TDY or something?

MikeATC Retired FAA, NATCA Member Nashville TN

The FAA/DOT does not send controllers to Iraq or Afghanistan TDY, contractors (ITT, Midwest, KBR, and Serco) operate the majority of the air traffic control facilties. Midwest at this time is the only company that operates radar facilities but I'm hearing rumors of that changing to another company.

The contracts operate under two main contracts: LOGCAP, and AFCAP, to apply you need to go to each companies web site and look for positions under LOGCAP or AFCAP jobs, then cross your fingers that you hear back from them.

Buena Newcomer

Midwest was an AFCAP contract until 2006 when the contract was turned over to SPAWAR (Navy). Later, Kandahar was bid out from NAMSA and Midwest won that. So KAND is now a NATO contract.