Federal Aviation Administration (DOT)
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration (DOT), Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122
Summary
Serves as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in an ATC-12 level Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Overview Open for applications from 09/30/2025 to 09/29/2026.
Salary
$170,395 to $225,700 per year. Salary includes a locality pay adjustment of 30.86%.
Location
16 vacancies in Elgin, IL.
Telework Eligibility
No
Travel Required
25% or less – The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed
Yes – Fixed Rate PCS – Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee). A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid, subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment Type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion Potential
NA
Job Family (Series)
2152 Air Traffic Control
Supervisory Status
No
Security Clearance
Other
Drug Test
Yes
Bargaining Unit Status
Yes – This position is represented by NATCA: Air Traffic – Center & Terminal.
Announcement Number
AGL-AT-25-0162-96307
Control Number
846824100
Hiring Eligibility
Internal to an agency. Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Duties Provides radar control to aircraft arriving or departing the primary airport and adjacent airports, and to aircraft transiting the facility’s airspace. Operates radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detects and adjusts malfunctions and interferences in equipment. Issues speed, altitude, and directional instructions to keep aircraft properly separated. Provides air traffic advisory services to pilots, including clearances, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.
Provides training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility. Performs technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and staff support specialists.
Provides watch supervision for continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.
Works under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment. When certified on required positions, the CPC independently performs duties under general supervision.
Requirements Conditions of Employment:
US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Designated or random drug testing required.
Current medical required.
Qualifications Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional Information Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to duties.
Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits.
How to Apply Applicants must apply online and upload a resume and FAA Form 3330-43-1. All supplemental documents must be uploaded by the closing date.
Applicants may need to complete assessments. The application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. DOT provides reasonable accommodations.
Agency Contact Information Eve Kuo Phone: 1 (202) 267-3038 Fax: 1 (847) 294-7858 Email: eve.i.kuo@faa.gov
Federal Aviation Administration AGL Regional HR Services Branch 2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 250 AHF-N310 Des Plaines, IL 60018, US
Next Steps Once we receive your complete application, HR will evaluate qualifications. Eligible candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. You will be contacted for an interview.
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Serves as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) in an ATC-12 level Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
Overview Open for applications from 09/30/2025 to 09/29/2026.
Salary
$170,395 to $225,700 per year. Salary includes a locality pay adjustment of 30.86%.
Location
16 vacancies in Elgin, IL.
Telework Eligibility
No
Travel Required
25% or less – The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed
Yes – Fixed Rate PCS – Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee). A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid, subject to applicable taxes.
Appointment Type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion Potential
NA
Job Family (Series)
2152 Air Traffic Control
Supervisory Status
No
Security Clearance
Other
Drug Test
Yes
Bargaining Unit Status
Yes – This position is represented by NATCA: Air Traffic – Center & Terminal.
Announcement Number
AGL-AT-25-0162-96307
Control Number
846824100
Hiring Eligibility
Internal to an agency. Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Duties Provides radar control to aircraft arriving or departing the primary airport and adjacent airports, and to aircraft transiting the facility’s airspace. Operates radar and communication equipment to apply radar separation standards and vectoring procedures. Detects and adjusts malfunctions and interferences in equipment. Issues speed, altitude, and directional instructions to keep aircraft properly separated. Provides air traffic advisory services to pilots, including clearances, weather and field conditions, and safety and traffic alerts.
Provides training to developmental air traffic controllers and other employees in the facility. Performs technical functions associated with training, briefings, quality assurance, and staff support specialists.
Provides watch supervision for continuous operation of a facility or area where a supervisor is not available.
Works under direct supervision at the outset of each new assignment. When certified on required positions, the CPC independently performs duties under general supervision.
Requirements Conditions of Employment:
US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Designated or random drug testing required.
Current medical required.
Qualifications Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional Information Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to duties.
Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits.
How to Apply Applicants must apply online and upload a resume and FAA Form 3330-43-1. All supplemental documents must be uploaded by the closing date.
Applicants may need to complete assessments. The application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. DOT provides reasonable accommodations.
Agency Contact Information Eve Kuo Phone: 1 (202) 267-3038 Fax: 1 (847) 294-7858 Email: eve.i.kuo@faa.gov
Federal Aviation Administration AGL Regional HR Services Branch 2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 250 AHF-N310 Des Plaines, IL 60018, US
Next Steps Once we receive your complete application, HR will evaluate qualifications. Eligible candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. You will be contacted for an interview.
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