Q Air Traffic Control Operator

Job summary
Air Traffic Control Operator position in the Army National GuardTrack planes and helicopters and provide precise instructions for safe flight operationsOpportunity for civilian career in air traffic control after training
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Control airborne and ground traffic• Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities• Process flight plan data and maintain records of voice communications• Brief shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions, weather, and ground activity
Requirements
• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED certificate• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards• Must meet citizenship requirements
Key Skills Needed
• Interest in work requiring accuracy and attention to detail• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations• Decisiveness and working within strict standards• Ability to work as a team member
Benefits
• Paid training• A monthly paycheck• Montgomery GI Bill• Federal and State tuition assistance• Retirement benefits for part-time service• Low-cost life insurance• 401(k)-type savings plan• Student Loan Repayment Program• Health care benefits available• VA home loans• Bonuses