Air Traffic Control Manager: Lead Operations & Training

Federal Aviation Administration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Houston seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager) to lead a terminal facility, directing all activities and ensuring safe air traffic operations. The role requires planning, prioritizing, and coordinating a highly technical workforce across operational and support teams.

Responsibilities include training and mentoring staff, approving leave and schedules, evaluating performance, and collaborating with government and industry

Qualifications

• Directs a terminal air traffic control facility and directs all activities.
• Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and sets priorities.
• Evaluates subordinates' performance and enforces equitable standards.
• Communicates EEO policies and collaborates with partners.

Responsibilities

• Directs a highly technical workforce providing air traffic control services across a geographic area.
• Reviews processes to ensure results meet the agency's mission and customer needs.
• Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates.
• Plans work and sets long and short-term priorities.
• Manages leave, schedules, and personnel actions; addresses grievances and discipline.
• Engages with high-ranking military and civilian managers and industry representatives.

Skills

Staff leadership

Training and coaching

Leave approvals & scheduling

Performance evaluation

EEO awareness

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in Houston seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager) to lead a terminal facility, directing all activities and ensuring safe air traffic operations. The role requires planning, prioritizing, and coordinating a highly technical workforce across operational and support teams.

Responsibilities include training and mentoring staff, approving leave and schedules, evaluating performance, and collaborating with government and industry