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Federal Aviation Administration Westbury, New York:<BR /><p>As an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS), you are responsible for the safe and expeditious movement of air traffic throughout our nations airspace.</p> <div> <strong>Duties</strong> Help </div> <p> <p><i>“Being an air traffic controller is one of the best, most rewarding jobs in America, and that the next generation at the Academy is the best in the world. I witnessed firsthand the dedication, skill, and rigor that our future air traffic controllers bring to their training and the urgent need to do all that we can to recruit more people to join in our shared mission of safety in our skies", said </i>U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. <i>“This staffing shortage has been a known challenge for over a decade, and this administration is committed to solving it. The new streamlined hiring process is just the first step to deliver on President Trump’s agenda to prioritize the American people’s safety and modernize the federal government.”</i>. </p><ul><li><p>Duty location for these positions is N90/NEW YORK TRACON LOCATED IN WESTBURY, NY. You must reside within the area of consideration (AOC) defined as within a 50 mile radius of Westbury, NY.</p></li><li><p>Developmental controllers receive rigorous training in controlling and separating live air traffic within designated airspace at and around an airport traffic Control Tower, a Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON) or an Air Route Traffic Control Facility (ARTCC).</p></li><li><p>Good news – no prior air traffic experience is required. </p></li><li><p>If you apply and are selected, all of the employment conditions associated with this FG-3 position will apply, even if you have specialized experience that would have otherwise qualified you for a higher grade under an experienced vacancy announcement.</p></li><li><p>While attending academy training you will be on a temporary appointment subject to successful Academy completion. As an Academy student, you’ll receive basic and initial qualification air traffic control training at the FAA Academy, including familiarization with aircraft types, America’s air traffic control system and the aviation industry, as well as classroom instruction and workshop exercises that will help you learn the air traffic control system.</p></li><li><p>Along with facility placement, successful Academy graduates are offered a permanent appointment with a salary ranging from $46,560 - $175,785 depending on your location (applicants with prior ATCS experience will have their salary set in accordance with the ATCS Collective Bargaining Agreement upon conversion).</p></li><li><p><i>It is important to note that annual salary varies greatly by facility and complexity level. Generally, most controllers are making a six-figure salary within three years. The time to reach Certified Professional Controller (CPC) or full certification and pay is approximately 2-3 years depending on the facility size, level, and complexity. Currently, the average for Certified Professional Controllers at N90 - New York TRACON is $210,000 per year. </i>Failure to certify to CPC level will result in separation, demotion or reassignment. Youll receive pay increases as you successfully complete each progressive phase of ATCS training at your assigned facility. </p></li><li><p>Individuals who do not successfully complete training at the FAA Academy and all other necessary requirements will have their employment terminated.</p></li><li><p>Prior failure of FAA Academy training or prior declination of a permanent facility placement offer after completing Academy training may constitute a basis for non-selection and/or Veterans Preference pass over.</p></li></ul> </p>
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