As a Flexjet ATC Specialist, your primary responsibility will be providing accurate and timely information about traffic management impacts within the national airspace system (NAS) to our operations. You will monitor the programs in the NAS and relay any impacts to the correct departments, along with potential mitigations. You will also provide weather forecasts as necessary.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth analysis of FAA operational sources including, but not limited to the Flight Schedule Monitor, the NAS Status page, and the Advisory Database page to produce aviation traffic management forecasts and briefings.
- Deliver comprehensive NAS impact updates including descriptions of required reroutes, departure delays, metering delays, and ground delay or airspace flow programs.
- Evaluate traffic management challenges and provide recommendations regarding flight planning and scheduling to Operations.
- Monitor current NAS conditions and provide timely updates to operations staff as necessary.
- Collaborate closely with members in Flight Planning to provide real-time traffic management information to facilitate safe, timely, and compliant routing of flights.
- Communicate complex traffic management information effectively to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the NBAA ATS and other external vendors/stakeholders.
- Stay up to date with advances in traffic management technology and industry best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Director.
Education, Required Skills, and Experience
- FAA Dispatch license, Instrument rating, or ATP license.
- Bachelor's degree (or commensurate experience) in aviation management and operations, or a related field, with a solid foundation in airspace or aviation operations principles and practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in national airspace system operations, aviation weather, and a deep understanding of their impact to flight operations.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks, meet established targets.
- Strong personal and work ethics along with a high level of integrity.
- Must have the ability to work quickly, calmly, and under pressure while also contributing to team efforts.
- Our operation is 365/24/7 and candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as schedule dictates. This position is fully onsite and requires in-person attendance at our Global Command Center.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with air traffic control regulations and practices.
- EWINS certification.
- Professional certification, such as the Certified Aviation Manager (NBAA CAM).
- Experience working in an aviation or air traffic management role.
Skills Required
- FAA Dispatch license, Instrument rating, or ATP license
- Bachelor's degree in aviation management/operations or commensurate experience
- Demonstrated expertise in national airspace system operations and aviation weather
- Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of FAA sources (Flight Schedule Monitor, NAS Status, Advisory Database)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work quickly, calmly, under pressure, and handle multiple tasks
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as schedule dictates (365/24/7 operation)
- Position is fully onsite and requires in-person attendance at the Global Command Center
- Familiarity with air traffic control regulations and practices
- EWINS certification
- Professional certification such as Certified Aviation Manager (NBAA CAM)
- Experience working in an aviation or air traffic management role
What We Do
Flexjet first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing. Flexjet’s fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 21 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating and is IS-BAO compliant at Level 2. Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive array of business aircraft—some of the youngest in the fractional jet industry, with an average age of approximately six years. In 2015, Flexjet introduced Red Label by Flexjet, which features the youngest fleet in the industry, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are more than 40 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350, the Embraer Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, Global Express, the Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700, and the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jets. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies. For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC.
