Air Traffic Services Specialist 1 (1352)

Requisition ID 1352 - Posted 11/08/2024

The Air Traffic Services (ATS) Specialist advocates for business aviation in the planning and execution of the daily strategic plan of operations for the National Airspace System (NAS), to ensure equity in airspace allocation and participation in traffic management programs. The ATS Specialist supports NBAA member companies as well as specific Air Traffic Services subscribers on issues related to aircraft operations within the NAS.  This position is physically located at the FAA ATC System Command Center (ATCSCC) in Warrenton, VA.   

Salary - $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides personalized service to NBAA ATS subscribers 
• Collaborates every two hours with FAA managers, airline representatives, and FAA specialists on the strategic plan of operations for the NAS and disseminates status updates to subscribers on a regular basis 

• Interacts daily with FAA personnel and NBAA ATS Subscribers to provide information, gather information, influence others' decisions, provide input for strategic and tactical decision-making, and negotiate issues for members and subscribers
• Monitors for, and makes regular entries into the shift journal to accurately capture subscriber issues, NAS events, important conversations with FAA personnel, and services provided
• Monitors, interprets and disseminates NAS  information to members in a timely manner
• Utilizes FAA and NBAA tools and computer applications to maintain situational awareness of the NAS throughout their shift
• Assists the FAA with No-Radio (NORDO) aircraft information when available
• Follows and administers all company policies and procedures
• Travel – Less than 5% of the year
• Budgetary Responsibility – None
• Supervision Received – Specialists are the managers of their own shifts and have latitude to make decisions that directly impact member companies. They are required to work independently, but also contribute as team players with little or no tactical supervision. 
• Decision Making – Scope of Authority – The ATS Specialist is required to have excellent decision-making skills. Many decisions will impact the ability of NBAA member flight departments to successfully complete their missions and will reflect on NBAA Air Traffic Services, NBAA as a whole and the entire business aviation community. This position has very high visibility within the entire aviation community up to and including the FAA Administrator. Must exercise a wide range of tactical decision-making depending on the specific issue within the NAS.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and utilizes an automated Flight Schedule Application to track member scheduled flights, evaluate highly constrained regions or airports, communicate critical NAS information, conduct basic data mining to assess trends and predict operations
• Participates in Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) work groups as assigned representing NBAA and Business Aviation Interests 
• Trains other ATS Specialists and/or Subscribers as required
• Builds and fosters relationships with FAA personnel by educating them on NBAA Members’ practices to provide a better understanding of business aviation operations in the NAS
• Other additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Traffic Flow Management concepts and procedures and the ability to simplify these complex processes to NBAA members
• Ability to communicate knowledge of ATC procedures as it relates to business aviation practices
• Working knowledge of FAA Air Traffic Management policies and procedures 
• Available to work nights/weekends/holidays
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent decision-making skills and ability to present fact finding data
• Ability to adapt to dynamically changing situations
• Ability to learn, train, and utilize several software platforms including and not limited to FAA applications (FSM, TSD, OIS), web-based resources, and various specialized databases 
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to present facts in a clear manner
• Ability to assist with issue resolution and develop alternatives for members
• Solid understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 91/135, weather impacts, business aviation flight operations, aircraft dispatch techniques, and air traffic control procedures relating to traffic flow management
• Good typing skills, computer knowledge and adaptability to changes in various computer systems
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION 

• Accredited Associate’s Degree in Aviation or related field or equivalent job experience
• FAA Dispatcher’s Certificate and/or Aircraft Pilot License 

EXPERIENCE 

• Prior work experience in aircraft flight operations or Air Traffic Control preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of FAA Air Traffic Management applications that are used to implement Traffic Management Initiatives
• Prior work experience in a business aviation flight operations department in the role of operations management, dispatch, and/or aircraft scheduling
• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in aviation or related field
• Experience in Air Traffic Control