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Posted: February 2, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Air Traffic Control Specialist, Staff Support Specialist (AT-2152-LI)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$179,477 - $228,000

per year

Closes

February 11, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role supports air traffic control operations in a busy terminal facility by handling tasks like training, quality checks, traffic planning, and safety programs to keep flights running smoothly.

It involves analyzing problems, recommending improvements, and working with teams across the aviation system.

A good fit would be someone with at least a year of hands-on experience in air traffic control or related management roles, who enjoys problem-solving and communicating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher regional/headquarters position
  • Or 1 year facility rated or area certified in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Or 1 year in a Management and Support Specialist (MSS) position in an ATS facility
  • Comprehensive knowledge of air traffic control and the National Airspace System
  • Strong communication skills to tailor messages to different audiences
  • Ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop new methods, procedures, and studies
  • Qualifications must be met by the job announcement closing date

Full Job Description

Serves as a Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) in an ATC-12 level terminal facility. Specialized experience is required. Candidates must meet the following: 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/she has been performing the higher-graded work); OR 3.

Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the chart on MSS positions 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:

Responsible for tactical, strategic, and administrative support of multiple program areas such as training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, operational automation, military operations, special and security operations, safety management system, safety reporting and other areas of specialty identified collaboratively at the local level.

The work requires a comprehensive knowledge of the ATC field and familiarization with the many integral components of the industry which comprise the National Airspace System.

Specialists must have the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis, evaluation and development of new methods, studies, approaches, and procedures.

The Staff Support Specialist must be knowledgeable of agency wide programs, facility goals and objectives. Must be able to communicate clearly and tailor their message to the target audience.

While not required, hardware/software experience is desirable. Some travel will be required. For the assigned Facility/Duty Location: 1.

Performs daily functions of maintaining and or improving operational material and or resources within the assigned area(s) of specialty. 2.

Communicates intra / inter facility as well as among various lines of business and industry. 3. Makes recommendations for new projects/studies.

taking into account available resources and the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. 4. Applies expertise toward the completion of projects/studies and facility reports. 5.

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of equipment, facilities, and procedures. 6. Conducts investigations. evaluations, and briefs facility personnel. 7.

Develops methods to improve customer service and the quality of support provided. 8.

Collaborates freely among facilities, provides feedback and consults with other Staff Support Specialists regardless of duty location. 9.

May perform duties outside of the facility commensurate with grade and experience.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AWP-ATO-26-14AND-97147