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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Eastman Campus)

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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Eastman Campus)

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) invites applications for the Air Traffic Control Specialist (Eastman Campus) position. Location:

MGA Eastman Campus Regular/Temporary:

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286780 About Us Middle Georgia State University is a public institution offering baccalaureate and graduate degrees. MGA has five campuses and serves more than 8,400 students primarily from Georgia. Job Summary This position performs specialized duties in the control of air traffic on and within the vicinity of the campus airport. Responsibilities

Controls air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and to minimize delays. Answers radio calls from arriving and departing aircraft and issues landing and take-off instructions and information. Transfers control of departing flights to, and accepts control of arriving flights from, air traffic control center. Alerts airport emergency crew and other designated personnel by radio or telephone when airplanes are having flight difficulties. Controls airport floodlights and boundary, runway, and hazard lights. Operates radio and monitors radars to control aircraft operating in the vicinity of the airport. Signals aircraft flying under visual flight rules, using electric signal light or flags. Performs related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate Current FAA class II medical/ability to obtain FAA Class II Medical Required Experience

Extensive ATC Tower experience Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience in terminal, en-route, or flight service is a plus Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enroute RADAR procedures. Knowledge of air traffic control procedures and principles. Knowledge of air traffic control equipment operations. Knowledge of computers and job-related software. Skill to make timely decisions. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication. Benefits

Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. The university recruits, hires, trains, promotes and educates persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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