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Air Traffic Controller
Full Time
Stratford CT 06615 USA
Posted 10/10/2025
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Description:What We're DoingAt Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!
The Work The Air Traffic Control Specialist will learn all equipment associated with the duties and responsibilities of a Sikorsky Air Traffic Controller.
Develop skills required to operate all equipment to provide service to pilots.
Become trained and current in both Tower and Radar. Ensure Runway/Helicopter separation is maintained.
Enforce spacing and sequencing of all traffic transitioning in/out or through our assigned airspace.
Controllers must be able to understand complex situations, such as the impact of changing weather patterns on a plane's flight path.
Controllers need to be able to prioritize tasks, as they may be required to guide several pilots at the same time and provide assistance during emergencies.
Please Note:
'If you are hired you will be performing a safety-sensitive position covered by the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) these regulations require that you participate in a drug testing program for the following drugs: Marijuana - Opioids - Cocaine - Amphetamines - Phencyclidine or a metabolite of these drugs.
Who We AreWe've been pioneering flight solutions that bring people home everywhere, every time since 1923. Together with Lockheed Martin, we bring an unwavering commitment to help our customers succeed.
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Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!
Basic Qualifications:* Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate from the military, FAA or Contract Tower program
* A minimum of 2 years of professional experience
* Must successfully pass FAA DOT pre-employment screening
Desired Skills:* MS Office Product Knowledge
* Radar experience preferred
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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* Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate from the military, FAA or Contract Tower program
* A minimum of 2 years of professional experience
* Must successfully pass FAA DOT pre-employment screening
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Location Stratford, CT, 06615, United States
Categories Manufacturing & Production
Pref Degree Doctorate
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Job Code Air Traffic Controller
Air Traffic Controller
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