Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager (AT-2152-EL)
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: January 10, 2026 (5 days ago)
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Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$192,858 - $221,900
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers in a busy San Diego airport facility, where you'll plan daily operations, assign tasks, manage schedules, and ensure safe and efficient air traffic flow.
It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who have supervised teams before and enjoy mentoring staff while handling administrative duties like performance reviews and training.
Candidates with a strong background in aviation safety and leadership will thrive in this high-responsibility role.
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-12 level terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
Candidates must show specialized experience.
Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held a 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, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
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.
Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors 1 through 4 and Factor 5 Rating Criteria Form.
Within your application package, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of each Managerial workforce Planning (MWP) Selection Factors.
Applicants who fail to address the Managerial Selection Factors will be disqualified. 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 Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.
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