The FAA is Hiring
Air Traffic Controllers
In preparation for the
future workforce, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today
that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air
traffic controller positions from August 8-15, 2016.
“We provide the
safest, most efficient airspace system in the world and we need exceptional
people to support our mission,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
The FAA regulates the
aviation industry to ensure that every person who travels through America’s
skies arrives safely at their destination. The FAA employs more than 14,000
air traffic controllers who are largely responsible for carrying out this
mission.
The job vacancy
announcement for the position of Air Traffic Control Specialist-Trainee
will be available on USAJobs.gov, the federal government's
official job site. If you’re interested in applying, you can
establish an online account today. This is a highly competitive position.
The agency expects more than 25,000 applications for approximately 1,400
positions during the seven-day job opening. All applicants will need
to meet basic qualifications and answer specific questions for this
position once the job is announced.
Air Traffic Control
Specialists (ATCS) are responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious
movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace. Developmental
controllers receive a wide range of training in controlling and separating
live air traffic within designated airspace at and around an air traffic
control tower or radar approach control facility, or air route traffic
control center. As a new ATCS, you will spend your first several
months of employment in an intensive training program at the FAA Academy
located in Oklahoma City, OK.
The FAA Extension,
Safety, and Security Act of 2016 affected the ATCS hiring process. As
a result of this legislation, candidates who graduated from a Collegiate
Training Initiative (CTI) program are required to submit proof of
graduation and an appropriate recommendation from the CTI institution.
Eligible veteran candidates are required to provide a Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active duty within 120 days of the announcement
closing. The FAA strongly encourages potential applicants to take the
necessary measures to obtain this information as soon as possible to
receive consideration for ATCS positons.
To learn more about
the air traffic controller profession as well as an overview of the
day-to-day work please view this link:
https://www.faa.gov/jobs/
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