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Are you an Air Traffic Controller looking for a challenging and exciting career? Serco has great opportunities for you in Alaska!

We are located in various locations throughout Alaska: Bethel, Kenai, King Salmon and Kodiak.

Serco is one of the largest non-government Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) in the world. We deliver air traffic control (ATC) services for small and medium regional airports as well as the largest commercial air hub on the globe. Serco is also the only commercial ANSP to provide all three ATC disciplines: Terminal Tower, Terminal Approach Control, and Enroute Center. We are one of the largest non-government employers of Air Traffic Controllers in the world.

Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) control air traffic on and within the vicinity of the airport according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and minimize delays arising from traffic congestion. They are responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace.

What we offer

Incentives may be available depending on location:

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 or optional paid time off allowance
• Housing stipend
• Relocation allowance
• Complexity pay

As a member of the Air Traffic Control team, you can expect to:

• Answer radio calls from arriving/departing aircraft
• Issue landing/takeoff instructions
• Issue information such as runway usage, wind velocity/direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in vicinity
• Issue air traffic clearances
• Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer, and disseminate timely weather information to pilots, other ATC facilities and other users of the National Airspace System
• Transfer and receive control of aircraft
• Operate equipment such as radios, telephones, interphones, computer systems, radar, recording systems, weather equipment, light guns, airport/runway lighting systems, backup equipment, etc.
• Alert Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters and other first responders to aircraft experiencing emergency situations
• Coordinate with and issue instructions to airport vehicles/personnel
• Maintain and disseminate records of daily operations
• Perform on-the-job training instructor duties as required

Qualifications

Requirements to join the team:

• US Citizenship
• An FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• A Control Tower Operator (CTO) rating or a Credential with a Tower Rating and 6 months of practical experience in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65.39

• Note: For Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) who have held a Credential with a Tower Rating, the FAA recognizes they have met the knowledge requirements listed in 14 CFR 65.35 and the experience requirements listed in 14 CFR 65.39
• Eligibility to work for Serco under Federal Immigration Laws
• Verification of education and employment references from previous employers including the release of drug and alcohol records
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen
• Receiving an FAA Security clearance (interim and final suitability)
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States

Here at Serco, professional development is a top priority. If you are an experienced Air Traffic Controller with a prior tower certification or credential who wants to be part of a professional, customer service and safety-oriented organization, please submit your application today!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency: Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Salary information and contract details are provided in the posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act and wage determinations will apply based on location.

The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If you have concerns with job posting compliance, please email ...@serco-na.com.

This posting is intended for talent pipeline development; should the position become funded/active, qualified candidates will be invited to re-apply to the updated posting.