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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager (AT-2152-EL)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$114,455 - $143,066

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading an air traffic control facility in Santa Monica, California, where you'll oversee teams that guide aircraft safely through busy skies, manage daily operations, and ensure everything runs smoothly for pilots and airlines.

It's perfect for experienced air traffic controllers or managers who thrive in high-stakes environments, enjoy mentoring staff, and have a strong background in aviation safety.

You'll handle everything from scheduling shifts to resolving conflicts and improving processes to keep flights on time.

Key Requirements

  • Held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in a regional or headquarters role
  • Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
  • For MSS applicants: Held an MSS-2 or 2152 FG-14 position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
  • Experience directing technical workforces and providing air traffic control services
  • Skills in training, coaching, performance evaluation, and team building for subordinates
  • Ability to communicate with high-level stakeholders including military, industry reps, unions, and government officials

Full Job Description

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of a terminal or en route facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

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 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 an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

AND In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, applicants must have held an MSS-2 OR a 2152 FG-14 position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility in order to qualify for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Major Duties:

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager in an ATC-5 level terminal facility.

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 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.

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: 1/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AWP-ATO-26-14ATP-97034