Tower Air Traffic Controller

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Tower Air Traffic Control, GS-2152-10, located at the 439th Operations Support Squadron, Westover Air Reserve Base, Springfield, MA. Special Salary Rate: $77,000 - $87,000 Recruitment incentives may be available based on eligibility. Qualifications: In this role, you will provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow. US citizenship is required Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance Must possess valid air traffic controller certification and obtain/maintain currency of the same This is a designated drug testing position Supervisory experience is highly desired Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the movement of air traffic Knowledge of Terminal Air Traffic Control (ATC) Procedures, including tower procedures Knowledge of the functional/operational limitations of all ATC equipment, as well as approach lighting, airfield lighting, weather instructions, navigational aids (NAVAIDS), remote status indicators, arresting systems, landlines, and any other equipment pertaining to ATC services Knowledge of weather phenomena and localized effects Required Documents: Provide DD214 copy with Honorable discharge (if applicable) Provide front and back copies of Federal Aviation Administration Credential card for Air Traffic Control Specialist qualifications Meet medical requirements for Civilian DoD/Federal Air Traffic Control Specialists and obtain and provide a copy of a current FAA Medical Certificate Requirements: Possess at least one year tower Controller-in-Charge (CIC) experience is highly desirable. The incumbent must have the ability to meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical, mental, and medical standards for ATC duties as specified by the OPM qualification standard for GS-2152 Must possess current and valid FAA/ATC specialist certification and maintain same Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret designated security clearance At least 5 years ATC tower experience is highly desired At least 10 years of ATC experience and experience in the ATC career field within the last 1 year is highly desired Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at and sign up to "Get Career Updates." AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required.

Created: 2026-03-04