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

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$121,518 - $151,894

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers and support staff at a busy aviation facility in Santa Rosa, California, ensuring safe and efficient aircraft movements while managing daily operations and personnel.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in air traffic control who enjoys directing teams, solving complex problems, and improving processes to meet safety standards.

It's ideal for seasoned professionals ready to take on supervisory responsibilities 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 facility rated or area certified in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Or 1 year in a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position in an ATS facility
  • Specialized air traffic experience in military or civilian facilities demonstrating progressive responsibility
  • Ability to direct technical workforce, manage teams, and ensure safe aircraft operations
  • Skills in performance evaluation, training, coaching, and resolving employee issues
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Full Job Description

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager in an ATC-5 facility responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

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 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) 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 an 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 positions 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:

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 EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, 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.

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AWP-ATO-26-14AND-96990