Control Tower Operator - Military Veterans

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) is looking for a qualified  Control Tower Operator to support our contract with PMRF Koa Lani in Kekaha, Hawai'i. Independently controls and manages air and ground traffic in controlled space to promote the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides flight planning, clearance assistance, local weather conditions, and enroute traffic information to local and transient aircraft Provides ATC briefings to air crews and facility visitors, including deploying units, as required Attends airfield meetings and briefings as required Maintains all publications necessary to ascertain that military and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published criteria are met Controls air and ground activity within the airfield area during operationally active periods Familiar with Special Use Airspace. Prepares and submits periodic reports IAW with contract requirements. Supports all operational requirements, as scheduled, in the Range Scheduling System. Operates and monitors control tower systems and equipment during Range Operations to ensure that Range Control Officer is made aware of air traffic within and about operational areas Assists in preparing and developing new procedures and procedural changes Knowledge and experience in operating the Enhanced Terminal voice Switch (ETVS) and the Visual Information Display System (VIDS). Participates in the required Annual CNIC N32 Shore Installation Airfield Operations Evaluation Report, Annual Naval Safety Center Airfield Survey Reports, & Annual CNAF ATC NATOPS Evaluation Reports. Assists with the correction of discrepancy findings in the Formal Navy Inspections and forward updates on corrections for Plan of Actions Milestones (POAM) monthly submittals. Reports any discrepancies/outages of the airfield facilities/equipment to Air Operations Department (Airfield Manager, Ground Electronics Maintenance Officer, Air Operations Officer, and Range Operations Supervisor) within 15 minutes of report. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor Working Environment = Restricted operation compartment with customer contact, extended workdays, in a confined work area. Office conditions are varied and includes physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling up to 10 pounds. Physical positions will include but not be limited to sitting for extended periods of time, and work requiring repeated or frequent stair climbing. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma Must have formal military or civilian training as an Air Traffic Controller Must hold a valid FAA Control Tower Operators License, a facility license and a current FAA Class II medical certificate, renewed yearly and certified IAW FAR Part 65 REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience is required in a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience being in the specific field of assignment i.e. Radar Approach Control (RAPCON), Ground Control Approach (GCA), or Fleet Air/Area Control & Surveillance Facility (FACSFAC). Have held a Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating from at least one facility. REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have an active Secret clearance   The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC.  Alakaina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com   #ClearanceJobs #LI-JS1