Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Illinois seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to plan and direct operations within a terminal facility and supervise a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role requires coordinating staff, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and resolving issues. The posted pay range is $101,967–$132,558 per year, with a federal pay grade; applications close on 2026-10-02.

Qualifications

• Planal and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists and assigns work, sets priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists 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; provides guidance and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in Illinois seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to plan and direct operations within a terminal facility and supervise a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role requires coordinating staff, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and resolving issues. The posted pay range is $101,967–$132,558 per year, with a federal pay grade; applications close on 2026-10-02.