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Posted: January 23, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor )

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$102,968 - $133,860

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of air traffic controllers in a terminal facility, where you'll plan daily operations, assign tasks, manage schedules, and ensure smooth air traffic flow in a specific area.

It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who have supervised or controlled traffic for at least a year and enjoy mentoring staff while handling administrative duties like performance reviews and training.

Good fits are detail-oriented leaders with strong problem-solving skills who thrive in high-stakes, safety-focused environments.

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 at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Or 1 year in a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position at an ATS facility
  • Provide narrative responses addressing four Managerial Selection Factors with references
  • Experience supervising air traffic control specialists, including planning, assigning work, and evaluating performance
  • Ability to handle employee complaints, training needs, and work procedure adjustments
  • Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date

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 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions 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 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. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors".

Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4.

Managerial Selection Factors: In the text box below you must provide a brief description of your experience for each 'Managerial Selection Factor'.

Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability.

Failure to address these narratives will result in loss of consideration. Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment EMP-1.39.

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.

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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AEA-ATO-26-RCM-97062