Air Traffic Controller

Company: Dyncorp International                   Location: Kandahar, Kandahar, Afghanistan

Job Description
LG4 Air Traffic Controller-1204900
Security Clearance:Secret

Job Summary
The Air Traffic Controller provides for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in the assigned airspace or airport and assists aircraft in distress or emergency situations.

Principal Accountabilities
Receive, post, and relay flight data information, clearances, and messages
Issue arrival and departure instructions, weather information, and special advisories to aircraft operating under their control
Issue information and clearances for properly separating and sequencing aircraft
Coordinate with other controllers, facilities, and agencies to provide prompt ATC services
Coordinate arrival and departure times with flight operations
Assist aircraft in emergency or distress situations
Issue taxiing instructions to aircraft and vehicles on the ground
Make sure trainees receive on-the-job training
Maintain facility training records, logs, and recordings
Perform operator-level equipment checks and advise maintenance personnel and Facility Chief of any outages
Follow FAA, ICAO, DOD, and host nation aviation regulations and procedures
Coordinate ramp and refuel services for aircraft
Assist in facility operations as directed by Shift Leader
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
Ability to obtain DOD Secret Security Clearance
Must speak English in order to coordinate movement on the ramp via two-way radio communications
Basic computer skills
Experience & Education
Minimum five (5) years of experience as an air traffic controller
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a US military air traffic control school or FAA Academy
Prefer Military MOS Army 15Q training.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Ability to pass Class 4 Army flight physical
Ability to work night and day shift in hot desert environment
Some heavy lifting may be required
Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel
Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).
Qualifications

Must have ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance at proper level.

Job

Aviation / Support

Primary Location

AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR


Schedule

Full-time

How to Apply

http://dyn-intl.com/careers.aspx