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Apply by February 10, 2023.
Job ID 129522
Salary: $23.88 – $41.55 hourly; $49,669 – $86,424 annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Purpose of Position
The incumbent performs all functions necessary to ensure safe and efficient aircraft and spacecraft operations on the Spaceport America airfield. Communicates with White Sands Missile Range to schedule, activate, and deactivate Special Use Airspace.
Performs routine and non-routine maintenance of airfield infrastructure, such as mowing vegetation near the runway, identifying and repairing pavement defects, windsock inspection and or replacement, airfield inspection and sweeping for foreign objects and debris (FOD). Performs or assists with aircraft parking and fueling operations. Works with the Spaceport America Airspace & Airfield Manager to schedule maintenance operations to minimize detrimental effects on operations. Assists with training of additional personnel to perform similar functions.
The ideal candidate has:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Commercial Space Operations, systems engineering, and/or Aerospace Engineering and five (5) years of direct experience in civilian and/or military air traffic control operations (en route and/or terminal) to include experience with aircraft communications protocols, applications for FAA Waivers, airspace classifications, and issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). Substitutions apply.
Read more about the Flight Control Specialist position and apply on the State Personnel website.
New Mexico Economic
Development Department
Joseph M. Montoya Building
1100 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4147
Mailing Address:
New Mexico Economic
Development Department
P.O. Box 20003
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5003
Main number: (505) 827-0300 (se habla español)
Fax: (505) 827-0328
The mission of the New Mexico Economic Development Department is to Improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive.
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