Air Traffic Control and Airspace Support

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

* This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee. Contact ZelTech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter. *

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Job Summary:

Zel Technologies has an immediate opening for an Air Traffic Control and Airspace Support personnel to assist and advise government in airspace and frequency management, conduct research, and develops recommendations associated with UAS employment and training.

Responsibilities:

• Performs air traffic control duties in the control tower.
• Direct movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground by utilizing pilot and controller reports, visual observation, and/or tower displays, or a combination of methods and in close coordination with other controllers.
• Assigns arrival and departure runways to various types of aircraft and adjusts speed to accommodate multiple types of aircraft. Utilize constant radar surveillance to issue speed, altitude and directional instructions to pilots for the purpose of keeping aircraft properly separated.
• Provide approach control service to aircraft going into certain airports within a center's assigned area.
• Answer radio calls from arriving and departing aircraft and issues such landing and takeoff instructions and information as runway to use, wind velocity and direction, visibility, taxiing instructions, and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in vicinity.
• Transfer control of departing flights to and accepts control of arriving flights from air traffic control center, using telephone or interphone.
• Alert airport emergency crew and other designated personnel by radio or telephone when airplanes are having flight difficulties.
• Receive and provide information and guidance to aircrews for flight safety.
• Monitor both very high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) emergency frequencies (121.5 and 243.0) at all times during control tower operations and ensure these frequencies both receive and transmit capabilities.
• Operate and maintain UHF/VHF radio for air-to-ground, ship-to-shore, non-secure voice communications.
• Verify operational status of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications recording equipment.
• Receive and provide information and guidance to aircrafts for flight safety.

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be a current or have been FAA certified Air Traffic Controller. In lieu, can be substituted by FAA certified Pilot.
• Must have relevant work experience and in-depth knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS), FAAO 7110.65, 14 CFR Part 91, and 14 CFR Part 107.
• Possess required knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively promote air traffic system safety in compliance with established Air Force, FAA, ICAO or NATO criterion.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make effective decisions.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About ZelTech:

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission:

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce:

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities:

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.