Traffic control operator job description
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Example traffic control operator requirements on a job description
Traffic control operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in traffic control operator job postings.
Sample traffic control operator requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Proficiency in traffic control processes and protocols.
- Good physical and mental health.
Sample required traffic control operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Traffic control operator job description example 1
National Guard traffic control operator job description
Take control of the skies as an Air Traffic Control Operator for The Army National Guard! You will utilize your organizational skills to track planes and helicopters, and ensure safe flight operations by providing precise instructions to your crew.
Advanced Air Traffic Control Operators provide guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers. They also brief shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions, weather, and ground activity. The skills you learn as an Air Traffic Control Operator will qualify you to work in civilian air traffic control towers and centers at airports and airfields.
Control airborne and ground traffic
Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities
Process flight plan data and maintain logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Air traffic control management and operational procedures
Communications and radar procedures
Aircraft recognition
Takeoff, landing, and ground control procedures
Helpful Skills
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
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for an Air Traffic Control Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of 14 weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Other Job Information
Job Category:
Aviation
Age Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 FAA federal aviation administration terminal controllers tower local controllers TRACON terminal radar controller tower flight data controller clearance delivery controller ground controller en route controller radar associate controller terminal radar ar
Advanced Air Traffic Control Operators provide guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers. They also brief shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions, weather, and ground activity. The skills you learn as an Air Traffic Control Operator will qualify you to work in civilian air traffic control towers and centers at airports and airfields.
Control airborne and ground traffic
Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities
Process flight plan data and maintain logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Air traffic control management and operational procedures
Communications and radar procedures
Aircraft recognition
Takeoff, landing, and ground control procedures
Helpful Skills
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
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for an Air Traffic Control Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of 14 weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Other Job Information
Job Category:
Aviation
Age Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 FAA federal aviation administration terminal controllers tower local controllers TRACON terminal radar controller tower flight data controller clearance delivery controller ground controller en route controller radar associate controller terminal radar ar
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Traffic control operator job description example 2
Area Wide Protective (awp) traffic control operator job description
Are you interested in SAFETY? What about PROTECTING your friends and family while they are driving through work zones?
We offer GROWTH opportunities and YEAR-ROUND work! NEVER SEASONAL and We NEVER lay off!
WE ARE PROTECTORS!
What do we offer?
+ Competitive pay with over-time opportunities
+ Quarterly safety bonus and employee referral bonus
+ PAID training and ATSSA certification
+ Continued Training Certifications throughout your career
+ Promotion from within
+ Medical Benefits and 401k automatic enrollment
+ Weekly Pay
+ Opportunity to drive a company vehicle and save $1000's a year in gas and car repairs!
What will you do?
+ Set up a safe work zone with all necessary cones, barrels, barricades etc.
+ Use stop and slow paddles to control the flow of traffic and perform lane closures.
+ Effective communication with your work partner to conduct the flow of traffic.
+ Provide leadership support and guidance to ensure that safety standards are met and maximized at all time. (This is how you earn your quarterly safety bonus!)
Must be able to:
+ Be comfortable standing 8-12 hours unassisted and lifting 40-60lbs. Walking, lifting, standing etc. all while being able to hold a Stop/Slow Paddle
+ Be comfortable working around a high volume of fast-moving traffic.
+ This is an outdoor position, and you will work in all weather conditions.
+ All candidates MUST submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
+ Driver's License required with a motor vehicle report that meets AWP company guidelines to be considered for promotions.
+ Ability to multitask and have a heightened awareness of your surroundings.
**AWP is a Fair Chance Employer and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. Please be aware that acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.
AWP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PROTECTING YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR BUSINESS, AND YOUR TIME.
Job Details
CityAustell
StateGeorgia
We offer GROWTH opportunities and YEAR-ROUND work! NEVER SEASONAL and We NEVER lay off!
WE ARE PROTECTORS!
What do we offer?
+ Competitive pay with over-time opportunities
+ Quarterly safety bonus and employee referral bonus
+ PAID training and ATSSA certification
+ Continued Training Certifications throughout your career
+ Promotion from within
+ Medical Benefits and 401k automatic enrollment
+ Weekly Pay
+ Opportunity to drive a company vehicle and save $1000's a year in gas and car repairs!
What will you do?
+ Set up a safe work zone with all necessary cones, barrels, barricades etc.
+ Use stop and slow paddles to control the flow of traffic and perform lane closures.
+ Effective communication with your work partner to conduct the flow of traffic.
+ Provide leadership support and guidance to ensure that safety standards are met and maximized at all time. (This is how you earn your quarterly safety bonus!)
Must be able to:
+ Be comfortable standing 8-12 hours unassisted and lifting 40-60lbs. Walking, lifting, standing etc. all while being able to hold a Stop/Slow Paddle
+ Be comfortable working around a high volume of fast-moving traffic.
+ This is an outdoor position, and you will work in all weather conditions.
+ All candidates MUST submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
+ Driver's License required with a motor vehicle report that meets AWP company guidelines to be considered for promotions.
+ Ability to multitask and have a heightened awareness of your surroundings.
**AWP is a Fair Chance Employer and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. Please be aware that acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.
AWP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PROTECTING YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR BUSINESS, AND YOUR TIME.
Job Details
CityAustell
StateGeorgia
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Traffic control operator job description example 3
Army National Guard traffic control operator job description
Take control of the skies as an Air Traffic Control Operator for The Army National Guard! You will utilize your organizational skills to track planes and helicopters, and ensure safe flight operations by providing precise instructions to your crew.
Advanced Air Traffic Control Operators provide guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers. They also brief shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions, weather, and ground activity. The skills you learn as an Air Traffic Control Operator will qualify you to work in civilian air traffic control towers and centers at airports and airfields.
* Control airborne and ground traffic
* Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities
* Process flight plan data and maintain logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
* Air traffic control management and operational procedures
* Communications and radar procedures
* Aircraft recognition
* Takeoff, landing, and ground control procedures
Helpful Skills
* 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
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for an Air Traffic Control Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of 14 weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
* Paid training
* A monthly paycheck
* Montgomery GI Bill
* Federal and State tuition assistance
* Retirement benefits for part-time service
* Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
* 401(k)-type savings plan
* Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
* Health care benefits available
* VA home loans
* Bonuses, if applicable
* Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
* Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
* Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Other Job Information
ZIP Code: 2542
Job Category: Aviation
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 FAA federal aviation administration terminal controllers tower local controllers TRACON terminal radar controller tower flight data controller clearance delivery controller ground controller en route controller radar associate controller terminal radar ar
Advanced Air Traffic Control Operators provide guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers. They also brief shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions, weather, and ground activity. The skills you learn as an Air Traffic Control Operator will qualify you to work in civilian air traffic control towers and centers at airports and airfields.
* Control airborne and ground traffic
* Assist in the installation/relocation of tactical air traffic control facilities
* Process flight plan data and maintain logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
* Air traffic control management and operational procedures
* Communications and radar procedures
* Aircraft recognition
* Takeoff, landing, and ground control procedures
Helpful Skills
* 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
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, and government agencies.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for an Air Traffic Control Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of 14 weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
* Paid training
* A monthly paycheck
* Montgomery GI Bill
* Federal and State tuition assistance
* Retirement benefits for part-time service
* Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
* 401(k)-type savings plan
* Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
* Health care benefits available
* VA home loans
* Bonuses, if applicable
* Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
* Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
* Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Other Job Information
ZIP Code: 2542
Job Category: Aviation
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 FAA federal aviation administration terminal controllers tower local controllers TRACON terminal radar controller tower flight data controller clearance delivery controller ground controller en route controller radar associate controller terminal radar ar
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024