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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$134,047 - $174,260

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers in a terminal facility, where you'll plan operations, assign tasks, supervise daily work, and handle employee performance and training to ensure safe and efficient air traffic management.

It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who enjoy supervising others and improving team productivity in a high-stakes environment.

A good fit would be someone with at least a year of hands-on control experience or prior supervisory roles in aviation settings.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year (52 weeks) in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher regional/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
  • Experience supervising air traffic control specialists, including planning, assigning work, and setting priorities
  • Ability to evaluate employee performance, resolve complaints, and arrange training needs
  • Knowledge of diversity, EEO policies, and labor-management partnership processes
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Full Job Description

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Candidates must show specialized experience which 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) in an ATS facility; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Major Duties:

Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules.

Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.

Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager.

Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.

Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers.

Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ANE-ATO-26-019-96974