Air Traffic Control Operator

In the Alabama Army National Guard, the Air Traffic Control Operator is a Soldier who supervises and provides air traffic control services at cutting-edge air traffic control facilities. These services include using flight-following visual flight rules, instrument flight rules and special visual flight rules. These highly valued individuals provide a critical link in the National Guard’s extensive aviation operations.

The Alabama Army National Guard is an elite group of Citizen-Soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.

Major Duties

Operates fixed and tactical air traffic control towers, radars, and flight-following facilitiesAssists in the installation, and relocation of tactical ATC facilitiesOperates tactical navigation aidsApplies air traffic control rules, procedures, and regulationsProcesses flight plan dataFormulates and issues air traffic control clearances, advisories, and control informationMaintains logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communicationsInterprets and relays “notice to airmen” informationReads and interprets Department of Defense Flight Information Publications and aeronautical chartsAnalyzes air traffic to identify and resolve potential conflictsControls airborne and ground traffic on and in the vicinity of the airportUpdates Automated Terminal Information Systems and performs radar scope alignmentCoordinates terminal/enroute controlProvides non-radar approach control, ground-controlled approach, enroute flight flowing, and tower servicesBriefs shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions and weather/ground activities

Benefits

$20,000 Enlistment BonusPaid TrainingA Monthly PaycheckMontgomery G.I. BillUp to 100% Tuition Assistance for CollegeStudent Loan Repayment Program – Up to $20,000 for existing student loansRetirement Benefits for Part-time ServiceLow-Cost Life Insurance (Up to $400,000 in coverage)401-K-type Savings Plan
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED)Between the ages of 17 and 42Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsAbility to lift very heavy objectsNormal color visionCorrectable vision of at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eyeMust meet citizenship requirements (see www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com for details)The ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere with 2-way radio communicationTraining is provided for entry-level applicants, but experienced air traffic controllers with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) certificates may apply for a civilian-acquired skill waiver