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Posted: January 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$205,767 - $225,700

per year

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 in an air traffic control facility, overseeing daily operations or support areas like training and quality checks to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movement.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in air traffic control, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage people and processes in a high-stakes environment.

It's ideal for seasoned professionals ready to direct technical staff and contribute to broader aviation goals.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year in an FAA 2152 FG-14 or higher regional/headquarters position, or facility rated/area certified for one year in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility, or held a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position for one year in an ATS facility
  • Specialized air traffic experience in military or civilian facilities demonstrating progressively responsible roles
  • Ability to direct a technical workforce providing air traffic control or support services
  • Proficiency in training, coaching, and team building for subordinates
  • Skills in reviewing work processes, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and handling employee issues like grievances and discipline
  • Experience integrating support resources with operational needs and adjusting staffing/procedures
  • Demonstrated possession of FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors (Dimensions 1-4), including explanations in application

Full Job Description

Serves as a Support Manager in an ATC-12 level terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing the operations in the facility; or planning and directing multiple support activities for the facility such as training, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs, and other facility program areas.

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 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.

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.

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

Evaluation Criteria (EMP-1.14; FAA Managerial Workforce Planning MSC-10.4): Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Workforce Planning Selection Factors, Dimensions 1 through 4.

Within your application package, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of each of the Managerial Workforce Planning (MWP) Selection Factors, Dimensions 1-4, identified in this announcement.

Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration. Major Duties:

Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support.

The work impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of the day-to day operations of the facility.

Work typically impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as the efficient operation of segments of the aviation industry.

Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility.

Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control service and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement.

Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Assigns and reviews work. Plans work and sets priorities and schedules.

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; Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

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/approves awards.

Deals with labor representatives concerning workforce issues. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels.

Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs 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.

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AWP-ATO-26-14AND-96988