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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor )

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

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Salary

$187,896 - $228,000

per year

Closes

March 27, 2026More DOT jobs →

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 the Philadelphia Tower, overseeing daily operations to ensure safe and efficient airplane movements in a busy airport area.

The role includes assigning tasks, managing schedules, evaluating staff performance, and resolving workplace issues while reporting to higher management.

It's a great fit for experienced air traffic control professionals with supervisory backgrounds who enjoy directing teams in high-stakes 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 in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Or 1 year in a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position or above in an ATS facility
  • Provide narrative responses addressing four Managerial Selection Factors with references
  • Experience supervising air traffic control specialists and developmental controllers
  • Ability to plan, direct operations, evaluate performance, and handle employee complaints
  • Familiarity with Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM) Volume 1: Employment EMP-1.39 for evaluation

Full Job Description

Serves as an SATCS, Operations Supervisor in a Level 12 Terminal Facility and is located at Philadelphia Tower in PHL Area C. 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 position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in 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 the 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 or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

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 positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application.

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

Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates may 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 narrative 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.

Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

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: 3/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AEA-ATO-26-RCM-97606