Summary THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (MI CRTC), Position Description Number NGD1455000 and is part of the MI Alpena CRTC, Michigan Air National Guard. Responsibilities ***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** The purpose of this position is to provide, on a rotation basis, tower and radar control services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Provides terminal Air Traffic Control, (ATC) services within the delegated airspace. Operates ATC equipment ensuring proper alignment of such equipment, which will result in a satisfactory usability status for control of aircraft. 1. Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground as displayed on radar indicator, pilot reported, or observed visually from the tower. Issues instructions to provide for movement and required separation/sequencing of all IFR and VFR traffic operating under control of the facility. 2. Initiates / relays and issues air traffic control clearances and instructions in facility of assignment for aircraft operating IFR and/or VFR. Formulates clearance and control instructions based on detailed mental picture of three dimensional dynamic air traffic situations derived from pilot reports, radar presentations, flight progress strips, and information from adjacent ATC facilities. 3. Required to possess skills/training to provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to newly assigned controllers in live/simulated traffic situations in accordance with USAF, ANG, and local directives. While training other personnel, is responsible for actual control of traffic in addition to providing instruction to the trainee and providing periodic evaluation of the trainee's progress. 4. Incumbent must be capable of performing ATC duties IAW AFI 13-203, ANG Supplement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E1 - E6 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Months Required: 36 Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. For Terminal Positions: Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialization also requires: Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure; Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices. Maximum Entry Age Under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age has been established for Terminal and Center positions. Education You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position: Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.