# AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Hiring organization: [Air Force Materiel Command](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/air-force-materiel-command)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bcb769b8-8996-41c4-b749-789de6ef7d38

Listed on Air Force Materiel Command's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
- Salary: 78386 – 101897 USD per year

## Summary

This position controls aircraft movements in a military or civilian airport tower environment under visual flight rules, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow. It suits experienced air traffic controllers seeking advancement to the terminal specialist level with opportunities for training others and working in a key role designated for crisis response.

_Our summary, not Air Force Materiel Command's wording._

## Required

- At least one year specialized experience at GS-09 or equivalent
- Ability to issue control instructions to pilots and coordinate aircraft separation
- Capacity to make rapid decisions under stress and remain alert during sustained pressure
- Knowledge of terminal ATC procedures, airfield lighting, approach lighting, and weather phenomena
- Valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate or Control Tower Operator Certificate
- Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
- Facility ratings required for the specific location
- Maximum entry age of 36 years (or meet re-entry/age waiver requirements)
- Not eligible if over mandatory separation age of 56

Apply on Air Force Materiel Command's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889360800