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Air Traffic Services Specialist job at NBAA in Warrenton VA

Description, duties, responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Air Traffic Services (ATS) Specialist advocates for business aviation in the planning and execution of the daily strategic plan of operations for the National Airspace System (NAS), to ensure equity in airspace allocation and participation in traffic management programs. The ATS Specialist supports NBAA member companies as well as specific Air Traffic Services subscribers on issues related to aircraft operations within the NAS. This position is physically located at the FAA ATC System Command Center (ATCSCC) in Warrenton, VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides personalized service to NBAA ATS subscribers
• Collaborates every two hours with FAA managers, airline representatives, and FAA specialists on the strategic plan of operations for the NAS and disseminates status updates to subscribers on a regular basis

• Interacts daily with FAA personnel and NBAA ATS Subscribers to provide information, gather information, influence others' decisions, provide input for strategic and tactical decision-making, and negotiate issues for members and subscribers
• Monitors for, and makes regular entries into the shift journal to accurately capture subscriber issues, NAS events, important conversations with FAA personnel, and services provided
• Monitors, interprets and disseminates NAS information to members in a timely manner
• Utilizes FAA and NBAA tools and computer applications to maintain situational awareness of the NAS throughout their shift
• Assists the FAA with No-Radio (NORDO) aircraft information when available
• Follows and administers all company policies and procedures
• Travel – Less than 5% of the yearAbility to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to get a security clearance

EDUCATION

• Accredited Associate’s Degree in Aviation or related field or equivalent job experience
• FAA Dispatcher’s Certificate and/or Aircraft Pilot License

EXPERIENCE

• Prior work experience in aircraft flight operations or Air Traffic Control

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of FAA Air Traffic Management applications that are used to implement Traffic Management Initiatives
• Prior work experience in a business aviation flight operations department in the role of operations management, dispatch, and/or aircraft scheduling
• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in aviation or related field
• Experience in Air Traffic Control

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NBAA Company Overview

NBAA is a nonprofit trade association with a mission to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. NBAA serves a dynamic and growing industry. Our staff members deliver top-notch customer service to our members across the world. NBAA offers generous benefits and a collegial work environment in the heart of Washington DC. Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 11,000 companies and professionals, and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world largest civil aviation trade show. In addition, NBAA's Air Traffic Services (ATS) represents the interests of business aircraft operators from the floor of the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) to ensure equitable access to airports and airspace in the daily management of the National Airspace System (NAS).