Air Traffic Assistant (Flight Data Communications Specialist)

Department of Transportation

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Air Traffic Control (ATC), Computer Networks, Facilities Management, Flight Planning, Military Operations, Operations Management, Operations Planning
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
Today

The Air Traffic Control Specialist performs routine and specialized flight data assignments supporting complex air traffic facilities under supervision.
They relay IFR departure clearances, coordinate airspace requests, and process flight plans for various operations, including military exercises and special events.
Responsibilities include assisting with search and rescue efforts, manual processing during equipment failures, correcting flight plan entries, and monitoring ERAM for duplicates.
They ensure CPDLC data is current, manage international flight information, and handle ICAO alert messages.
The role involves filing flight plans for restricted and special areas, configuring airspace, disseminating weather information, and coordinating outages.
Overall, they contribute to regional and national NAS programs, ensuring safe, efficient air traffic operations through detailed knowledge and coordination.

About the Company

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Department of Transportation

The Oregon Department of Transportation began in 1913 when the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Highway Commission to "get Oregon out of the mud."

Today, we develop programs related to Oregon’s system of

  • highways, roads, and bridges;
  • railways;
  • public transportation services;
  • transportation safety programs;
  • driver and vehicle licensing;
  • and motor carrier regulation.

Mission Statement:

​We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.

Values: 

​These principles inform decision making and guide our behavior in working with each other, our partners and the communities we serve:

  • Integrity: We are accountable and transparent with public funds and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
  • Safety: We share ownership and responsibility for ensuring safety in all that we do.
  • Equity: We embrace diversity and foster a culture of inclusion.
  • Excellence: We use our skills and expertise to continuously strive to be more efficient, effective and innovative.
  • Unity: We work together as One ODOT to provide better solutions and ensure alignment in our work.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Pages/index.aspx