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Posted: March 14, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 5 )

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

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Salary

$89,992 - $116,990

per year

Closes

March 23, 2026More DOT jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an operations supervisor at an air traffic control facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, where you'll lead a team of controllers, plan daily work, manage schedules, and ensure smooth air traffic operations.

It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who have supervised teams or held high-level roles in aviation and enjoy guiding others while handling administrative tasks like performance reviews and training.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills and a background in air traffic control who can promote fairness and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

  • Held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above position in a regional or headquarters role for at least 1 year
  • Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Held a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
  • Experience supervising Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers
  • Ability to plan, direct operations, assign work, set priorities, and schedule staff in a terminal facility
  • Skills in employee evaluation, performance ratings, resolving complaints, and arranging training
  • Commitment to diversity, EEO policies, and fostering a fair work environment

Full Job Description

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a 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. Candidates must show specialized experience.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

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

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-5 terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ASW-ATO-26-CN100-97610