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Air Traffic Services job at NBAA in Warrenton VA

Description, duties, responsibilities

NBAA is looking for Air Traffic Services Specialist at the FAA Command Center in Warrenton, VA

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

• 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

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and utilizes an automated Flight Schedule Application to track member scheduled flights, evaluate highly constrained regions or airports, communicate critical NAS information, conduct basic data mining to assess trends and predict operations

• Participates in Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) work groups as assigned representing NBAA and Business Aviation Interests

• Trains other ATS Specialists and/or Subscribers as required

• Builds and fosters relationships with FAA personnel by educating them on NBAA Members’ practices to provide a better understanding of business aviation operations in the NAS

• Other additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Traffic Flow Management concepts and procedures and the ability to simplify these complex processes to NBAA members

• Ability to communicate knowledge of ATC procedures as it relates to business aviation practices

• Working knowledge of FAA Air Traffic Management policies and procedures

• Available to work nights/weekends/holidays

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent decision-making skills and ability to present fact finding data

• Ability to adapt to dynamically changing situations

• Ability to learn, train, and utilize several software platforms including and not limited to FAA applications (FSM, TSD, OIS), web-based resources, and various specialized databases

• Excellent presentation skills

• Ability to multitask

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to present facts in a clear manner

• Ability to assist with issue resolution and develop alternatives for members

• Solid understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 91/135, weather impacts, business aviation flight operations, aircraft dispatch techniques, and air traffic control procedures relating to traffic flow management

• Good typing skills, computer knowledge and adaptability to changes in various computer systems

• Ability to obtain a US Secret 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).