Air Traffic Manager — Lead Controller & Team Leader

Federal Aviation Administration; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager (AT-2152-GL) directs a highly technical workforce delivering air traffic control services across a geographic area. The role emphasizes planning, training, and staff development to maintain safety and efficiency in operations.

The incumbent coordinates with military, aviation industry stakeholders, unions, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with agency policies and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs a highly technical workforce providing ATC services across a geographic area.
• Reviews work processes to ensure results meet the agency's mission and customer needs.
• Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates and builds teams.
• Plans work, sets long- and short-term priorities, and assigns tasks to staff.
• Manages leave, schedules, and performance, and handles disciplinary actions as needed.
• Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and participates in labor-management partnerships.
• Interacts with high-ranking military and civilian managers, industry representatives, unions, and contractors.

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Air Traffic Manager (AT-2152-GL) directs a highly technical workforce delivering air traffic control services across a geographic area. The role emphasizes planning, training, and staff development to maintain safety and efficiency in operations.

The incumbent coordinates with military, aviation industry stakeholders, unions, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with agency policies and performance standards.