TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Support Specialist) (MSS-1, Level 7)
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Location
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Salary
$101,218 - $136,643
per year
Type
Closes
April 23, 2026More DOT jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a support specialist in an air traffic control terminal, handling both daily operations and long-term planning for areas like training, quality checks, and airspace management.
It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who have worked in high-level FAA roles or certified facilities and enjoy using their expertise to improve procedures and support team goals.
Candidates with a strong background in aviation operations will fit well, as the role demands deep knowledge of the field to develop new methods and studies.
Key Requirements
- At least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152-FV-J/FG-14 or higher regional or headquarters position
- Or, facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
- Or, held a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
- Comprehensive knowledge of the air traffic field
- Ability to apply knowledge to develop new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures
- Familiarity with facility goals, objectives, and staff study requirements
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Full Job Description
Serves as a support staff member in a Level 7 terminal and is responsible for tactical (day-to-day) and strategic (long term) support of multiple program areas.
Candidates must show specialized experience.
Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152-FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he or she has been performing the higher graded work; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels.
In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS position will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
Serves as a support staff member in a Level 7 terminal and is responsible for tactical (day-to-day) and strategic (long term) support of multiple program areas such as training, quality assurance, airspace/procedures, plans/programs, operational automation or other areas.
The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the air traffic field in addition to the ability to apply this knowledge to the development of new methods, studies, approaches and procedures.
The Support Specialist must also be knowledgeable of facility goals, objectives and staff study requirements.
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