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Air Traffic Control Professional

Leidos Fort Worth, Texas On-site senior full-time

Salary

$82,550 - $149,225 per year

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Description

Leidos' National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) program is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Control professional to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Operations Support Group (OSG).

Based at the FAA Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas, this position provides air traffic expertise in support of airspace management, flight procedures, operational planning, and FAA initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review aeronautical charting packages, coordinate updates, and ensure charting cycle deadlines are met.
  • Evaluate flight procedures, airspace changes, and technical proposals, providing recommendations and operational expertise.
  • Assess the impact of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and General Notices (GENOTs), including support for VIP movement notices.
  • Review facility directives, Letters of Agreement, and operational procedures for compliance with FAA requirements.
  • Research and respond to air traffic inquiries from field facilities and FAA Headquarters.
  • Support emergency and contingency planning, including Central Service Center Situation Room (SITROOM) operations.
  • Coordinate airspace improvement initiatives, working with FAA facilities and stakeholders to develop solutions and track progress.
  • Provide technical research and recommendations for congressional inquiries, high-visibility projects, and special assignments.

Required Qualifications

  • Requires 8–12 years of relevant experience as an FAA Air Traffic Controller at a Level 4 or 5 facility.
  • Ability to conduct technical research, evaluations, and studies and develop recommendations.
  • Experience leading meetings and coordinating with regional and national FAA stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working across multiple FAA lines of business.
  • Knowledge of FAA Air Traffic evaluation programs.
  • Previous experience as an FAA Front-Line Manager.

The pay range for this job is $82,550.00 - $149,225.00.

Skills

Required

  • Microsoft Office
  • air traffic control
  • technical research
  • evaluations
  • studies
  • Public Trust clearance

Nice to have

  • FAA Air Traffic evaluation programs
  • multiple FAA lines of business
  • FAA Front-Line Manager

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Fort-Worth-TX/Engineering-Planner---Air-Traffic-Control_R-00195273

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