Air Traffic Control Specialist (terminal) Title 5 Permanent

Department of the Air Force

Pease AFB, New Hampshire Full-time $89,313 – $116,113 Closes Jul 13, 2026

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) TITLE 5 PERMANENT, Position Description Number T5825700 and is part of the NH 260th ATCS, National Guard. This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is:

  • to provide tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), or Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
  • Provides terminal ATC services to aircraft operating from primary and/or secondary airports within delegated airspace.
  • Manages and directs controller actions and functions in Tower and Radar facilities as the primary watch supervisor and/or senior controller.

Education

Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate, if appropriate. These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Communications, Stress Tolerance.

Required Documents

  • 1.
  • A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED.
  • Your full name, address, civilian email address (no.gov or.mil) and current telephone number must be on your resume.
  • Your resume must clearly demonstrate experience that meets the requirements of this position.
  • In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
  • We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
  • Your resume must show experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary.
  • Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. 2.
  • References must be submitted with the application packet.
  • (Minimum of 3 references required) 3.
  • Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet.
  • The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade. 4.
  • A complete application package, including all supporting documents (i.e., resumes, copies of transcripts if required, licenses, All FAA Certifications and Credentials, and any other supporting documents etc.), must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. 5.
  • Copies of transcripts (if required) must be provided at the time of submission with the application packet.
  • Failure to do so will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
  • Selected individual may be required to provide official transcripts prior to placement into this position. PLEASE
  • NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  • You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing.
  • Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.
  • Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position.
  • Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

About this role

The Air Traffic Control Specialist (terminal) Title 5 Permanent position with the Department of the Air Force is based in Pease AFB, New Hampshire. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The role pays $89,313 to $116,113 per year.

Day to day, the role provides terminal ATC services to aircraft operating from primary and/or secondary airports within delegated airspace. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal aviation experience this Air Traffic Control Specialist (terminal) Title 5 Permanent position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Air Traffic Control Specialist (terminal) Title 5 Permanent position with the Department of the Air Force in Pease AFB, New Hampshire, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $89,313 to $116,113 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Pease AFB, New Hampshire, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 13, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Air Force
Job Type Full-time
Location Pease AFB, New Hampshire
Salary $89,313 – $116,113
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 13, 2026
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Source ID NH-12982674-AF-26-187
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