Air Traffic Controller

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Provide air traffic control services for aviation operations providing safety of flight and traffic separations and sequencing in class "D" airspace, VFR only procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provides air traffic services within established priorities to aircraft arriving, departing or practicing approaches to.
* Maintains positive control of aircraft within designated ATC assigned airspace and communicates with adjacent facilities to transmit and receive instructions and information relative to flight.
* Applies appropriate separation minima IAW applicable FAA or Military directives.
* Alerts airport emergency crews and other designated personnel while handling unexpected events, emergencies and unscheduled traffic.
* Provides current weather phenomena to aircraft.
* Formulates and issues all ground movement instructions to aircraft on the ground, vehicles and personnel operating within the controlled movement areas.
* Maintains and disseminates records of daily operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
* Basic to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
* Ability to enter data accurately into databases both manual and electronic.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
* Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
* Must be trustworthy
* Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
* Ability to follow a process.
* Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas with limited information in high stress situations and environments
* Strong decision analysis and problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management and regulatory agencies.
* Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
* Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
* Ability to multi-task.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must have previously been awarded a FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate.
* Must have Watch Supervisor experience.
* Must have 3 consecutive years of experience performing CTO certified ATC tower duties
* FAA form 7220-1 or equivalent
* Required to maintain a current FAA Class II Medical clearance at all times
* Maintain training, weather certification and FAA certification for control tower operators.
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Valid driver license with acceptable driving record
* Ability to pass drug and background screenings
* Must be able to obtain a government security clearance

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.