SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor
Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Location
Monterey, California
Salary
$112,501 - $146,253
per year
Type
Closes
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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 at a busy airport or flight control center, where you'll plan daily operations, assign tasks, supervise staff, and ensure safe and efficient air traffic management.
It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals who enjoy mentoring others, handling team challenges, and improving workplace performance.
Candidates with prior supervisory roles in aviation will thrive in this fast-paced, high-responsibility position.
Key Requirements
- Held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above position for at least 1 year, OR facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility, OR held a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
- Experience supervising air traffic control specialists and assigning work
- Ability to evaluate employee performance, approve leave, and resolve complaints
- Skills in planning operations, setting priorities, and scheduling in a high-stakes environment
- Knowledge of training needs identification and labor-management partnership processes
- Commitment to fostering a fair, equitable work environment and achieving program objectives
Full Job Description
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-5 level terminal or en route 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.
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 a MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels.
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:
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 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.
The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.
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