Air Traffic Operations Supervisor - Lead Controller Team

Federal Aviation Administration; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor to oversee terminal facility operations and provide first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role emphasizes planning, directing, and coordinating air traffic control assignments, staff supervision, performance evaluation, and training alignment within the department of Transportation framework.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of air traffic control professionals or similar personnel.
• Ability to plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Experience evaluating performance and providing feedback to staff.
• Understanding of diversity and equal employment opportunity policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and schedules; approves leave.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates employee performance and recommends ratings.
• Addresses grievances and coordinates training needs for staff.
• Adjusts staffing and procedures to meet resource decisions; tracks area goals.
• Supports labor management partnership and reinforces EEO policies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational planning

Performance evaluation

Diversity & EEO policy understanding

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor to oversee terminal facility operations and provide first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role emphasizes planning, directing, and coordinating air traffic control assignments, staff supervision, performance evaluation, and training alignment within the department of Transportation framework.