Air Traffic Control Specialist - Bellingham, WA (BLI)

Air Traffic Controller Opportunity

Are you an Air Traffic Controller looking for a challenging and exciting career? Serco has a great opportunity for you located in Bellingham, WA!

Serco is one of the largest non-government Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) in the world. We deliver air traffic control (ATC) services for small and medium regional airports as well as the largest commercial air hub on the globe. Serco is also the only commercial ANSP to provide all the three ATC disciplines: Terminal Tower, Terminal Approach Control, and Enroute Center. No wonder we are one of the largest non-government employers of Air Traffic Controllers in the world!

Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) control air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion. They are responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace.

You may qualify for additional incentives dependent on location!

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 or optional paid time off allowance
• Housing stipend
• Relocation allowance

As a member of the Air Traffic Control team, you can expect to:

• Answer radio calls from arriving/departing aircraft
• Issue landing/takeoff instructions
• Issue information such as runway usage, wind velocity/direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in vicinity
• Issue air traffic clearances
• Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer, and to disseminate timely weather information to pilots, other air traffic control facilities and other users of the National Airspace System.
• Transfer and receive control of aircraft
• Operate equipment such as: radios, telephones, interphones, computer systems, radar, recording systems, weather equipment, light guns, airport/runway lighting systems, backup equipment, etc.
• Alert Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters and other first responders to aircraft experiencing emergency situations
• Coordinate with and issue instructions to airport vehicles/personnel
• Maintain and disseminate records of daily operations
• Perform on-the-job training instructor duties as required

Requirements to join the team:

• US Citizenship
• An FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• A Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating with at least 6 months of practical experience in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.39 or a Credential with a Tower Rating
• Eligibility to work for Serco under Federal Immigration Laws
• Verification of education and employment references from previous employers including the release of drug and alcohol records
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen
• Receiving an FAA Security clearance (interim and final suitability)
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States

Here at Serco, professional development is a top priority. We help our team develop their skills and grow in their careers. If you are an experienced Air Traffic Controller with a prior tower certification or credential who wants to be part of a professional, customer service and safety-oriented organization, please submit your application today!

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