Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead a team at an ATC-5 level terminal facility. You will plan and direct operations within delegated areas and supervise Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role involves staff supervision, workload prioritization, leave approvals, and performance evaluations, with a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency in air traffic control

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 advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers grievances to higher level managers.
• Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees.
• Finds ways to improve production or increase quality of 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.
• Performance is evaluated on effectiveness of achieved program objectives.

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead a team at an ATC-5 level terminal facility. You will plan and direct operations within delegated areas and supervise Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role involves staff supervision, workload prioritization, leave approvals, and performance evaluations, with a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency in air traffic control