Air Traffic Controller – Golden Triangle Tower

About the role

The incumbent will manage the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic at the Golden Triangle Tower, a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) airport in Columbus, MS. The role operates under the tower manager’s supervision and becomes independent after training.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate departures and arrivals, ensuring equitable treatment of aircraft and compliance with IFR and VFR procedures.
• Determine runway usage, sequencing, and separation standards, and monitor communications frequencies and navigational aids.
• Provide pilots with weather information, field conditions, and emergency assistance as needed.
• Pre‑plan traffic sequencing within a 5‑mile radius and maintain continuous radio watch.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Control Tower Operator Certificate (CTO).
• Class II Medical certification.
• Proficiency with tower radar displays and navigation aid monitoring.
• Knowledge of IFR and VFR separation standards.