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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (AT-2152-GJ)
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Location
El Cajon, California
Salary
$124,285 - $161,566
per year
Type
Closes
January 26, 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 busy terminal facility, where you'll plan daily operations, supervise staff, handle performance reviews, and ensure smooth and safe air traffic management.
It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who have supervised teams or held high-level roles in aviation safety and operations.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills and a background in directing complex, high-stakes environments.
Key Requirements
- Held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above position for at least 1 year in a regional or headquarters role
- Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
- Held a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
- Experience providing first-line supervision to developmental and certified professional controllers
- Ability to plan, assign work, set priorities, and evaluate employee performance
- Knowledge of diversity, EEO policies, and labor management partnership processes
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement
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.
Candidate must also meet the following: 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 in an ATS facility; OR 3) Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
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. Major Duties:
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-7 level terminal facility. 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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