ATCS, Certified Professional Controller (CPC)(Level 12),AT-2152-LH Job in Westbury, NY

Vacancy No. AEA-ATO-25-SLF-95771 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $179,627.00 to $225,700.00 Grade LH to LH
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/22/2025 Close Date 7/20/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Westbury, NY


Summary

Serves as a Radar Controller at a Level 12 radar cab or radar approach control facility and is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees, ATO-Wide

Duties

Serves as a Radar Controller at a Level 12 radar cab or radar approach control facility and is responsible for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. A Level 12 radar approach control is characterized by a traffic density measure of 100 or more instrument operations per hour. Incumbent projects a positive, cooperative attitude towards system users and operators.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
  • APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH AVIATOR

Qualifications

Basic qualifications for Certified Professional Controller (CPC) positions in the terminal and en route options: Specialized Experience Required for CPC Positions: Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility. Rating and Evaluation Criteria: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, candidates will be rated in accordance with the instructions on FAA Form 3330-43-1 (dated 6/00), Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement.

Employees that have not been facility radar certified at a level 10 or above Terminal facility will be required to pass the Ten Eleven Twelve Radar Assessment (TETRA). Please read the New York TRACON (N90) Academy and Employee Transfer Procedures at https://www.faa.gov/jobs/media/NY_Tracon_Transfer_Procedures.pdf.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this vacancy.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Interview Policy: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Required Forms: Form 3330-43-1 must be signed by applicant and rating official to receive consideration. Applicants who fail to submit required form(s) will not be considered. Form(s) requiring signature and date may be reproduced, but must be submitted with original signatures. None of these form(s) will be subsequently loaned or returned to the applicant. FAA Form 3330-43-1 can be found on the following website or by contacting the Human Resource Office point of contact listed in the announcement. http://jobs.faa.gov/ApplicationForms.asp

Requirement for physical certificate: The person selected for this position must maintain medical clearance. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirement.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to preemployment or preappointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Security Requirements: This position requires a National Agency Check and Inquiry with Credit (NACI), prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained.

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, C90/N90 Return Rights and Priority Release dated March 15, 2016, employees that transfer and do not achieve full certification, other than those that have an approved hardship with an available vacancy, will be transferred back to their prior facility and will not be processed in accordance with the EMP 1.14a.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

HOW TO APPLY: APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION USING THE AVIATOR SYSTEM TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.

In addition to the on-line application, please complete and submit Form 3330-43-1 to our office by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. This document should be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434, Attn: Shawn Farmer, or forward via facsimile (FAX) to (718) 995-5688. (Not responsible for incomplete faxed application packages.) Include name and announcement number on each page submitted.

Applicants who fail to submit required form(s) will not be considered. Form(s) requiring signature and date may be reproduced, but must be submitted with original signatures. None of these form(s) will be subsequently loaned or returned to the applicant.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.



Forms:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

  • Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

  • Employer's name and address

  • Supervisor name and phone number

  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

  • Salary (optional)


Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Agency contact information

Shawn Farmer
Phone
1 (718) 553-4175
Fax
1 (718) 995-5688
Email
Shawn.Farmer@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AEA Regional HR Services Branch
1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207
AHF-N610
Jamaica, NY 11434
US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.


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