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Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, LEVEL 7)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Lubbock, Texas

Salary

$109,888 - $142,851

per year

Closes

April 6, 2026More DOT jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers in a Texas airport facility, where you'll plan daily operations, assign tasks, and ensure safe and efficient air traffic management.

You'll also handle employee training, performance reviews, and workplace issues while reporting to the air traffic manager.

It's a great fit for experienced air traffic professionals with supervisory background who enjoy mentoring others and improving team performance.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year in an FAA 2152 FG-14 or higher regional/headquarters position, or facility rated/area certified for one year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility, or one year in a Management and Supervisory Service (MSS) position in an ATS facility
  • Specialized air traffic experience in military or civilian facilities demonstrating progressively responsible roles
  • Ability to supervise and direct a team of developmental and certified professional controllers
  • Skills in planning, assigning work, setting priorities, scheduling, and evaluating employee performance
  • Experience in handling employee complaints, training needs, and fostering diversity/EEO policies
  • Qualifications must be met by the job announcement closing date

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.

In addition to meeting the general experience requirements, applicants must possess specialized Air Traffic experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility which demonstrates progressively responsible experience of a scope, quality and degree such as to have equipped them with the ability to perform duties at the grade level for which application is made.

Candidate must also meet the following: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an ATS facility; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year 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: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ASW-ATO-26-CN113-97761