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Posted: February 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T), Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$99,834 - $129,786

per year

Closes

February 23, 2026More DOT jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers at a busy facility in Reno, Nevada, by planning their work, supervising daily operations, and ensuring safe and efficient air traffic management.

A good fit would be an experienced air traffic control professional with supervisory background who enjoys mentoring staff, resolving issues, and improving team performance in a high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • Held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J or above position for at least 1 year (52 weeks)
  • Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Held a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
  • Experience supervising air traffic control specialists and assigning work
  • Ability to evaluate employee performance, approve leave, and resolve complaints
  • Skills in planning operations, setting priorities, and identifying training needs
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Full Job Description

Serves as an Operations Supervisor at a ATC-6 terminal or en route 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. 1.

Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J 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: 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:

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 team and individual responsibility and professionalism in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers.

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 Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AWP-ATO-26-14AJYS-97222