HING Human Resources Office

Under this Accelerated-Hire announcement, all applicants who meet the minimum requirements at the grade level for which they apply will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. This authority authorizes the appointment of Excepted Service T5 NG Employees and T32 Technicians without the requirement to utilize competitive procedures. Veteran’s Preference  DO NOT APPLY for this announcement.

POSITION:  Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal), GS-2152-11

SALARY:  $93,913 to $122,094 per annum plus COLA (Special Rate Table Number 566H)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Title 32 Excepted Service  – 2 Permanent Positions and 1 Indefinite Position / Year-to-Year Temporary Promotion 

LOCATION:  297^th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Kalaeloa Airport, Hawaii

CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2026

RECRUITMENT AREA 1:       Present Enlisted members (E-4 to E-7) within the Hawaii Air National Guard

RECRUITMENT AREA 2:       Present Enlisted members (E-4 to E-7) within the US Armed Forces

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  The primary purpose of this position is: to provide tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Provides terminal ATC services to aircraft operating from primary and/or secondary airports within delegated airspace. Manages and directs controller actions and functions in Tower and Radar facilities as the primary watch supervisor and/or senior controller.

• Performs air traffic control duties in the control tower and radar facility.
• Provides assistance to both experienced professional and inexperienced student pilots within the airspace and ensures expeditious traffic flows are maintained.
• Operates, trains, and provides preventative maintenance on a host of automated communications and display hardware and software systems that are integral and vital to the operation of the air traffic control facility.
• Serves as a watch supervisor or senior controller in the ATC facility.
• Conducts and directs aircraft mishap and hazardous air traffic systems reporting.
• Conducts and performs weather-related functions as part of the National Weather System.
• Provides comprehensive on-the-job training for Air Force and Air National Guard personnel in accordance with Air Force, Air National Guard, FAA, and local policies and directives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D1799000) can be provided to you by HRO.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations. Experience in issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement. This specialization also requires:

• Ability to act decisively under stressful situations and to maintain alertness over sustained periods of pressure;
• Skill to coordinate plans and actions with pilots and other controllers; and
• Judgment to select and take the safest and most effective course of action from among several available choices.

Creditable experience must have equipped applicants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the position for which application is being made. Such experience is typically demonstrated by accomplishment of assignments of the difficulty and responsibility described in the position classification standard used to evaluate positions at the next lower grade level in the normal line of promotion to the position being filled.

Desirable Experience:  Military or civilian controllers who have worked live traffic within the previous 52 weeks who have active CTO/AOV certificate, and previous ATC Training and Standardization experience.

Maximum Entry Age:  Under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age has been established for Terminal and Center positions.

Personal Qualities:  In addition to meeting all other requirements, applicants must demonstrate possession of the traits and characteristics important in air traffic control work. Applicants who qualify in the written test and/or meet the experience and training requirements will be required to appear for a pre-employment interview to determine whether they possess the personal characteristics necessary for performance of air traffic control work.

Certificate and Rating Requirements:  Air traffic control specialists in all specializations must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits, the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located. Applicants must possess or obtain a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate, if appropriate. These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic. Facility ratings require demonstration of a knowledge of the kind and location of radio aids to air navigation, the terrain, the landmarks, the communications systems and circuits, and the procedures peculiar to the area covered by the facility.

Medical Requirements:  In general, air traffic control specialist applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of these positions without risk to themselves or others. The provision of sufficient information about physical capacity for employment requires that before appointment applicants undergo appropriate pre-employment physical/medical evaluations. The physical impairments/medical conditions that follow, unless otherwise noted, are disqualifying because there are medical and/or management reasons to conclude that an individual with such impairment/condition cannot perform the duties of the position without unacceptable risk to his or her own health, or to the health or safety of others (employees or the public).

Initial Employment:  Applicants for initial employment to air traffic control specialist positions must meet the following requirements. (Unless otherwise indicated, these requirements are identical for all specializations.)

Eye:

1. Visual Acuity

a. Terminal and Center Positions — Applicants must demonstrate distant and near vision of 20/20 or better (Snellen or equivalent) in each eye separately. If glasses or contact lenses are required, refractive error that exceeds plus or minus 5.50 diopters of spherical equivalent or plus or minus 3.00 diopters of cylinder is disqualifying. The use of orthokeratology or radial keratotomy methods is not acceptable for purposes of meeting this requirement. The use of contact lenses for the correction of near vision only or the use of bifocal contact lenses for the correction of near vision is unacceptable.

b. Flight Service Station Positions– Applicants must demonstrate distant and near vision of 20/20 or better (Snellen or equivalent) in at least one eye. If glasses or contact lenses are required, a refractive error in at least one eye that exceeds plus or minus 8.00 diopters of spherical equivalent will necessitate an ophthalmological consultation to establish absence of ocular pathology that could interfere with visual function. The use of contact lenses for the correction of near vision only or the use of bifocal contact lenses for the correction of near vision is unacceptable.

Equivalents in Near Visual Acuity Notations
Standard Test Chart: 14/14
Snellen Metric: 0.50M
Jaeger: J-1
Metric: 6/6

2. Color Vision — For all specializations, applicants must demonstrate normal color vision.

3. Visual Fields

a. Terminal and Center Positions — Applicants must demonstrate a normal central visual field, i.e, the field within 30 degrees of the fixation point, in each eye. They must also demonstrate a normal peripheral visual field, i.e., the field of vision beyond the central field that extends 140 degrees in the horizontal meridian and 100 degrees in the vertical meridian, in each eye.

b. Flight Service Station Positions — Applicants must demonstrate a normal central field of vision, i.e., the field within 30 degrees of the fixation point, in at least one eye.

4. Intraocular Pressure — For all specializations, if tonometry reveals either intraocular pressure greater than 20 mm of mercury, or a difference of 5 or more mm of mercury intraocular pressure between the two eyes, ophthalmological consultation is required to rule out the presence of glaucoma. If a diagnosis of glaucoma is made, or if any medication is routinely required for control of intraocular tension, the applicant is disqualified.

5. Phorias

a. Terminal and Center Positions — If an applicant demonstrates greater than 1-1/2 prism diopters of hyperphoria or greater than 10 prism diopters of esophoria or exophoria, evaluation by a qualified eye specialist is required. If this evaluation determines that bifoveal fixation and vergence-phoria relationships sufficient to prevent disruption of fusion under normal working conditions are not present, the applicant is disqualified.

b. Flight Service Station Positions — Applicants must demonstrate the absence of diplopia in the cardinal fields of gaze.

6. Eye Pathology — For all specializations, if examination of either eye or adnexa reveals any form of glaucoma or cataract formation, uveitis, or any other acute or chronic pathological condition that would be likely to interfere with proper function or likely to progress to that degree, the applicant is disqualified.

7. Chronic Eye Disease — For all specializations, an applicant with any chronic disease of either eye that may interfere with visual function is disqualified.

8. Ocular Motility — For terminal and center specialist positions, applicants must demonstrate full extraocular motility.

9. History of Eye Surgery — For all specializations, a history of ocular surgery requires ophthalmological consultation. If consultation indicates that the condition that necessitated surgery could interfere with the visual function necessary for performance as an air traffic control specialist, the applicant is disqualified. A history of radial keratotomy is disqualifying.

Ear, Nose, Throat, Mouth:

1. Examination must show no outer, middle, or inner ear disease, either acute or chronic, unilateral or bilateral.
2. Examination must show no active disease of either mastoid.
3. Examination must show no unhealed perforation of either eardrum.
4. Examination must show no deformity of either outer ear that might interfere with the use of headphones of the applied or semi-inserted type.
5. Examination must show no disease or deformity of the hard palate, soft palate, or tongue that interferes with enunciation. The applicant must demonstrate clearly understandable speech, and an absence of stuttering or stammering.
6. Applicants must demonstrate, by audiometry, no hearing loss in either ear of more than 25 decibels in the 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz ranges and must demonstrate no hearing loss in these ranges of more than 20 decibels in the better ear, using ISO (1964) or ANSI (1969) standards. Hearing loss in either ear of more than 40 decibels in the 4000 Hz range may necessitate an otological consultation. Incipient disease processes that may lead to early hearing loss will be cause for disqualification.

Cardiovascular:

1. No medical history of any form of heart disease. Must demonstrate absence of heart disease to clinical examination, including resting and post-exercise electrocardiogram.
2. Blood pressure levels no greater than the appropriate values as shown below:

Maximum Reclining Blood Pressure

Age                        Systolic                  Diastolic

20 to 29                  140                                   90

30 to 39                  150                                   90

40 to 49                  150                                   100

50 & over                160                                   100

3. Must demonstrate to X-ray no evidence of increase in heart size beyond normal limits.

4. An applicant under any form of treatment for any disease of the cardiovascular system is disqualified.

Neurological:

1. No medical history or clinical diagnosis of a convulsive disorder.
2. No medical history or clinical diagnosis of a disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause.
3. No other disease of the nervous system that would constitute a hazard to safety in the air traffic control system.
4. An applicant under any form of treatment, including preventive treatment, of any disease of the nervous system, is disqualified.

Musculoskeletal:

1. No deformity of spine or limbs of sufficient degree to interfere with satisfactory and safe performance of duty. Certain limitations of range of motion may be acceptable for certain specific options or positions, in which case acceptance of limitations will be noted specifically for that position or option only.

No absence of any extremity or digit or any portion thereof sufficient to interfere with the requirements for locomotion and manual dexterity of the position being sought.

2. Acceptance of limitations for employment for a specific option or position will be noted for that option or position only.

3. No condition that predisposes to fatigue or discomfort induced by long periods of standing or sitting.

General Medical:

1. No medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
2. Must possess such a body build as not to interfere with sitting in an ordinary office armchair.
3. Must have no other organic, functional, or structural disease, defect, or limitation found to indicate clinically a potential hazard to safety in the air traffic control system. A pertinent history and clinical evaluation, including laboratory evaluations, will be obtained, and when clinically indicated, special consultations or examinations will be accomplished.

Psychiatric:  No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:

1. A psychosis;
2. A neurosis; or
3. Any personality or mental disorder that clearly demonstrates a potential hazard to safety in the air traffic control system. Determinations will be based on medical case history (including past, social, and occupational adjustment) supported by clinical psychologists and board-certified psychiatrists, including such psychological tests as may be required as part of medical evaluation.

Substance Dependency:  A history, review of all available records, and clinical and laboratory examination will be utilized to determine the presence or absence of substance dependency, including alcohol, narcotic, and non-narcotic drugs. Wherever clinically indicated, the applicant must demonstrate an absence of these on any clinical or psychological tests required as part of the medical evaluation.

Retention Requirements:  The physical requirements in this section apply to: (1) air traffic control specialists in the center and terminal specializations who are actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic, and (2) immediate supervisors of air traffic control specialists actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic.

Employees occupying the types of positions described above must requalify in an annual medical examination, usually given during the employee’s month of birth. Controllers incurring illness, injury, or incapacitation at any time between the annual examinations must be medically cleared before returning to air traffic control duty. Examinations, including laboratory tests and consultations, will be accomplished to the extent required to determine medical clearance for continued duty. New employees are required to meet the retention requirements by examination during the first 10 months of service.

Employees who are found to be not physically or emotionally qualified for air traffic control duties at any time will be subject to reassignment to a position for which they are fully qualified, retirement for disability if eligible, or separation from the service.

To be medically qualified for retention, an air traffic control specialist must meet the following requirements. (Unless otherwise indicated these requirements are identical for all specializations.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Work is primarily sedentary; however, incumbent must occasionally be able to climb stairs up to 100 feet.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Must be facility-related in all facilities, and maintain proficiency.
2. The employee must obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
3. Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational contingencies.
4. Position is subject to random drug testing.
5. This is a Key position IAW DoD Directive 1200.7.
6. Incumbent must have a high level of judgment and discretion, demonstrated verbal and written skills, and the ability to meet and deal with high ranking military and civilian personnel.
7. This position is covered as an Air Traffic Controller under 5 USC 2109.
8. This position is subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS (5 USC 3882, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335 (a) and 8425 (a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336 (e), Immediate Retirement; 5 USC 8339 € and 8415 (d), Computation of annuity.
9.  This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

 

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.

b. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted.

c. The applicant’s resume package may include military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts.

d. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

e. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

f. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

g. Financial Suitability – It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

h. Qualified candidates in the second through sixth categories will be referred in order if there are no qualified applicants in the first through fifth categories.

i. Security requirements. A technician is subject to the personnel security requirements in accordance with State and NGB Publications. In addition prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons:

– Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct;
– Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct;
– Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment;
– Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess;
– Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States;
– Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service;
– Lack of United States Citizenship.

j. Training/Certification requirements. All applicants for a position with designated developmental training requirements must be informed in advance that failure to complete the required certifications/course(s) will be cause for removal from the position. An example of required developmental training is proponent course(s) at the National Guard Professional Education Center. The HRO will require the applicant to submit a written statement to the effect that they understand they must either satisfactorily complete the appropriate certification/course(s) or corrective action will be taken.

k. Medical/physical requirements IAW DoDI 6055.05-M, paragraph C1.3.3.1, all Federal Wage System (FWS) and identified General Schedule (GS) selectees, prior to appointment, will meet any medical standards or physical requirements designated for the position.

l. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.

m. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice.

n. May be eligible for Superior Qualification step increase based on initial appointee qualifications and special need of the agency.

o. Current T32 Technicians/T5 employees who have permanent tenure will occupy this position as a Temporary Promotion Year to Year not to exceed 5 years. Temporary promotion may be converted to a Permanent Promotion without further competition if the position becomes available. Selectee may return to his/her former graded position when the Temporary Promotion is no longer needed and may be effected at any time without adverse action procedures.

p. T5 Employees/T32 Technicians with permanent tenure will lose their permanent status if selected and will be converted to T5/T32 Indefinite. If selected Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice. Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system.

q. New Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite tenure appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice. Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Resume – Your 2-page resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2.  You may submit supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, transcripts, etc.) with your application.
3. Copy of SF-50 if you are currently or previously a Federal Employee.
4. Transcripts (if you are using education as experience)

 

Your 2-page resume and other documents must be submitted COB 20 April 2026 to the Staffing Org Box [email protected]. Your resume will not be referred if it is longer than 2 pages. Resumes and any other documents will not be accepted after the closing date of 20 April 2026.