Air Traffic Control Generalist/Apprentice
Community College of Beaver County, De Tour Village, MI, United States
Air Traffic Control Generalist/Apprentice
Job Description
Posted Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Air Traffic Control Generalist/Apprentice
REPORTS TO:
Control Tower Manager, James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences
CLASSIFICATION:
Part-Time Staff, variable hours (typically 3 - 24 hours per week; day, evening, weekend). Pay rate as stipulated by CBA or college policy.
FLSA Status
: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
Air Traffic Controllers separate, organize and expedite the orderly flow of air traffic. The primary purposes of this position are:
To learn and perform the primary functions of an air traffic controller at Beaver County Airport Control Tower.
As expertise develops in the primary functions of an air traffic controller, apprentice to learn to train/educate Air Traffic Control students on how to separate, organize, and expedite the traffic flow at the Beaver County Airport in preparation for assuming duties as an Air Traffic Control Educational Specialist.
Promotion to the position of Air Traffic Control Educational Specialist is contingent on certification recommendation from the tower manager, approval by the vice president of academic affairs/provost, and the availability of an Educational Specialist position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide Air Traffic Control services for aircraft and vehicles operating on/in the vicinity of Beaver County Airport, and within the confines of the BVI Class D surface area.
Formulate, record, and disseminate surface aviation weather observations for Beaver County Airport.
Monitor and report any inappropriate activity or incidents inconsistent with institutional policy or FAA regulations.
Conduct control tower tours and explain facility operations.
Under supervision of an experienced Air Traffic Control Educational Specialist, conduct student training in preparation for facility certification by an FAA examiner.
Maintain all FAA and CCBC documentation for the operation of the control tower, to include student and supervisor briefings.
Perform other departmental related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Facility rating for the Beaver County Control Tower.
Control Tower Operators certificate with a facility rating as per FAA FAR 65B
FAA Second Class Airman’s Medical Certificate as per FAA FAR 67.C.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of the Air Traffic Control system.
Thorough knowledge of Air Traffic Control regulations and phraseology.
Excellent communications and public relations skills.
Ability to deal effectively with students, public, co-workers, and the press.
Education and/or Experience
:
Associate degree in Air Traffic Control (ATC) from the Community College of Beaver County. Current, active ATC program students may be considered for open positions with employment predicated on continued enrollment and progression in the ATC program.
Other candidates possessing any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered on an as needed basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. If the employee is required to work in the evenings and/or on the weekends, the terms of the current ESPA contract will be followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Community College of Beaver County is an EEO employer and does not discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, age, or national origin. Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Job Description
Posted Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Air Traffic Control Generalist/Apprentice
REPORTS TO:
Control Tower Manager, James M. Johnson School of Aviation Sciences
CLASSIFICATION:
Part-Time Staff, variable hours (typically 3 - 24 hours per week; day, evening, weekend). Pay rate as stipulated by CBA or college policy.
FLSA Status
: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY:
Air Traffic Controllers separate, organize and expedite the orderly flow of air traffic. The primary purposes of this position are:
To learn and perform the primary functions of an air traffic controller at Beaver County Airport Control Tower.
As expertise develops in the primary functions of an air traffic controller, apprentice to learn to train/educate Air Traffic Control students on how to separate, organize, and expedite the traffic flow at the Beaver County Airport in preparation for assuming duties as an Air Traffic Control Educational Specialist.
Promotion to the position of Air Traffic Control Educational Specialist is contingent on certification recommendation from the tower manager, approval by the vice president of academic affairs/provost, and the availability of an Educational Specialist position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide Air Traffic Control services for aircraft and vehicles operating on/in the vicinity of Beaver County Airport, and within the confines of the BVI Class D surface area.
Formulate, record, and disseminate surface aviation weather observations for Beaver County Airport.
Monitor and report any inappropriate activity or incidents inconsistent with institutional policy or FAA regulations.
Conduct control tower tours and explain facility operations.
Under supervision of an experienced Air Traffic Control Educational Specialist, conduct student training in preparation for facility certification by an FAA examiner.
Maintain all FAA and CCBC documentation for the operation of the control tower, to include student and supervisor briefings.
Perform other departmental related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Facility rating for the Beaver County Control Tower.
Control Tower Operators certificate with a facility rating as per FAA FAR 65B
FAA Second Class Airman’s Medical Certificate as per FAA FAR 67.C.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of the Air Traffic Control system.
Thorough knowledge of Air Traffic Control regulations and phraseology.
Excellent communications and public relations skills.
Ability to deal effectively with students, public, co-workers, and the press.
Education and/or Experience
:
Associate degree in Air Traffic Control (ATC) from the Community College of Beaver County. Current, active ATC program students may be considered for open positions with employment predicated on continued enrollment and progression in the ATC program.
Other candidates possessing any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered on an as needed basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. If the employee is required to work in the evenings and/or on the weekends, the terms of the current ESPA contract will be followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Community College of Beaver County is an EEO employer and does not discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, age, or national origin. Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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