Air Traffic Assistant (Flight Data Communication Specialist)

Candidates must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or pay band (FV-E or FG/GS-5/6) that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the use of FAA Air Traffic Control procedures. Qualifying specialized experience is gained in work involving: (1) Civilian or military aircraft operations work, such as: flight instructor, instrument rated pilot, flight engineer or air transport pilot; (2) FAA Certified Dispatcher for an air carrier; (3)Flight Information Expediter involved in determining flight times of airplanes and transmitting information to flight operations and command centers; (4) Civilian or Military Air Traffic Controller; and (5) Flight Data Processor; or Successful completion of an FAA or Military Air Traffic Control Training Program; or Possession of an FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.