Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 87,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Delaware seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) to lead a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers in a terminal facility.

You will plan and direct operations within delegated areas, supervise staff, set priorities, review performance, and coordinate training and staffing to meet program objectives. The role reports to the Air Traffic Manager and emphasizes safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is 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; 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 Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in Delaware seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) to lead a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers in a terminal facility.

You will plan and direct operations within delegated areas, supervise staff, set priorities, review performance, and coordinate training and staffing to meet program objectives. The role reports to the Air Traffic Manager and emphasizes safety and efficiency.