Air Traffic Controller – John Tune Tower

About the role

The Air Traffic Controller will ensure the safe, orderly, and efficient flow of aircraft at John C. Tune Tower in Nashville, TN. Working under the tower manager, the incumbent will independently perform VFR tower duties and coordinate with other controllers as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Manage departures and arrivals, determining runway usage, sequencing, and separation for both IFR and VFR traffic.
• Monitor and adjust communications frequencies, navigational aids, and tower radar displays to maintain safe operations.
• Provide pilots with weather information, field conditions, and emergency assistance when required.
• Coordinate with approach and center control for traffic sequencing, pre‑planning checkpoints, and maintaining continuous radio watch.

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Air Traffic Controller.
• Current or previous Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO) with a facility rating.
• Current Class II Medical Certificate.
• Subject to DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing.

Required skills

• Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO).
• Class II Medical Certificate.
• Proficiency with tower radar display and radio communication equipment.
• Ability to assess weather reports and provide accurate pilot briefings.