Air Traffic Control Specialist (Traffic Management & Central Altitude Reservation(CARF)Specialist

Air Traffic Control Specialist (Traffic Management & Central Altitude Reservation(CARF)Specialist

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Vint Hill Farms Military Installation, Virginia

Salary Range: $174405 - $225700 Per Year

Job Summary: The incumbent is a Traffic Management Specialist in the Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC). He/she is responsible for processing military and civil altitude reservation (ALTRV) requests.

Major Duties:

• The incumbent is a Traffic Management Specialist in the Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF) at the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC). He/she is responsible for processing military and civil altitude reservation (ALTRV) requests. The incumbent serves as the central coordinator for all civil and military ALTRV requests. He/she requests and issues ALTRV approvals for mass aircraft movements, special missions and other activities which warrant special handling in the domestic and/or international air traffic control systems. Creates and disseminates Notices to Airman for approved ALTRVs. CARF specialists maintain and control classified documents concerning military aircraft movements, missile launches and other classified activities. Detects and resolves conflicts between ALTRV requests and resolves separation conflicts within and between reservation requests. He/she expedites coordination of mission changes dictated by weather, aircraft maintenance problems or tactical situation changes. Operates the CARF Automated Altitude reservation system to process military and civil ALTRV requests. Coordinates military exercises, mass movements of civil or military aircraft and other special activities on both a national and international basis. He/she acts as a focal point for the coordination of the classified rapid deployment of military forces vital to the security of the United States.

Qualifications: Must have been facility rated or area certified in an ATO terminal/en route facility. In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, candidates will be rated in accordance with the instructions contained in FAA Form 3330-43-1, Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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Application Deadline: 2026-01-20