Senior Air Traffic Control Operations Manager

Federal Aviation Administration; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 182,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager) to plan and direct facility operations, oversee training, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs.

You will lead a highly skilled ATC workforce, supervise performance, allocate resources, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient air travel. Applications close 2026-10-13.

Responsibilities

• Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support.
• Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility.
• Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.
• Assigns and reviews work. Plans work and sets priorities and schedules.
• Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals.

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager) to plan and direct facility operations, oversee training, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, plans and programs.

You will lead a highly skilled ATC workforce, supervise performance, allocate resources, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient air travel. Applications close 2026-10-13.