AC
$89,313 – $116,113
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a federal air traffic control position at a military facility directing both military and civilian aircraft movements using radar and radio communications in a terminal environment. The role suits experienced controllers from military or civilian ATC backgrounds who can make split-second decisions under sustained pressure and meet strict federal medical and age requirements.
Our summary, not Air Combat Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- At least one year of specialized air traffic control experience at GS-10 level or equivalent
- Valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate or Control Tower Operator Certificate
- Ability to make rapid decisions under stressful conditions
- Ability to coordinate with pilots and other controllers
- Capacity to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergency response
- Pass drug testing as part of Testing Designated Position program
- Pass medical evaluation
- U.S. citizen
- Federal employment eligible