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Posted: March 31, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Rockford, Illinois

Salary

$111,167 - $144,518

per year

Closes

April 10, 2026More DOT jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves temporarily leading a team of air traffic controllers at a busy airport facility in Rockford, Illinois, by planning their work, setting schedules, providing guidance, and ensuring smooth operations.

It requires hands-on experience in air traffic control to supervise and improve team performance.

A good fit would be someone with at least one year of supervisory or certified controller experience who enjoys managing people in a high-stakes 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 (52 weeks) facility rated or area certified at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Or 1 year (52 weeks) in an MSS supervisory position at an ATS facility
  • Experience supervising air traffic control specialists and assigning work
  • Ability to evaluate employee performance, handle complaints, and recommend ratings
  • Skills in planning operations, adjusting staffing, and identifying training needs
  • Qualifications must be met by the vacancy closing date

Full Job Description

Serves as a TEMPORARY Operations Supervisor in an ATC-6 level 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. Applicants must demonstrate they possess required specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position 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) at an Air Traffic Services (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; OR 3.

Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy 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.

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

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AGL-AT-26-0048-97799