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Posted: February 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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TEMPORARY Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager - MSS-4)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Salary

$134,624 - $168,281

per year

Closes

February 19, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This temporary role involves leading an air traffic control facility in Kansas City, where you'll oversee teams that manage aircraft movements to ensure safety and efficiency.

You'll handle planning, staff supervision, training, and problem-solving while coordinating with industry leaders and officials.

It's ideal for experienced air traffic professionals with supervisory backgrounds who thrive in high-stakes, technical environments.

Key Requirements

  • Held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J or higher position for at least 1 year (52 weeks)
  • Facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility
  • Held a MSS or above position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
  • Strong leadership skills to direct technical teams and manage workforce performance
  • Experience in planning work, setting priorities, and evaluating subordinates
  • Ability to handle training, coaching, grievances, and disciplinary actions
  • Proficiency in coordinating with high-level stakeholders like military, industry reps, and unions

Full Job Description

Serves as a temporary Air Traffic Manager at an ATC-8 level terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. 1.

Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14/FV-J 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; OR 3.

Must have held a MSS or above position for at least 1-year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. Major Duties:

Directs a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area.

The work impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates.

Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities.

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; 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 awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Meets or has contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry, key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AGL-AT-26-0031-97165