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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, MSS-4, Level 11 (Air Traffic Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$183,124 - $225,700

per year

Closes

January 23, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an Air Traffic Manager who oversees all operations at a busy air traffic control facility in Honolulu, Hawaii, leading teams to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movement.

It involves managing staff, setting priorities, handling training and performance reviews, and coordinating with various stakeholders like military officials and industry reps.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in air traffic control supervision, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Key Requirements

  • Held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year
  • Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Held a MSS position or above for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
  • Prior MSS-2 or higher experience (CPC and MSS-1 ineligible for this MSS-4 role)
  • Experience in Air Traffic Services (ATS) facilities; FSS controllers must meet ATS criteria
  • Ability to direct technical workforce, manage teams, and ensure safe aircraft operations
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Full Job Description

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of a level 11 facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. To qualify for this position you: 1.

Must have held an FAA 2152 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; (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 a MSS position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

NOTE: In addition, the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart for MSS positions determines who may make application for MSS-1 through MSS-4 positions.

Due to this facility having all career levels at the facility a CPC and MSS-1 would not be eligible to make application for an MSS-4 at this facility.

If you apply and have NEVER held an MSS-2 or criteria mentioned in 1 above, you will be considered ineligible if you apply. NOTE: FSS falls under Systems Operations within ATO.

FSS Air Traffic Controllers would need to meet the requirements listed above by having experience in Air Traffic Services (ATS) Facilities or as stated above.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression.

The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis.

CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Major Duties:

Directs a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area.

The work impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates.

Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities.

Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, 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.

Meets or has contact with high-ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry, key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.

The Air Traffic Manager reports to a General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AAL-ATO-26-AKJH-96938