Senior Air Traffic Control Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 121,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Wichita, KS seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead and direct operations at an ATC-8 level facility. You will supervise Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers and manage staff performance and training in a critical airspace environment.

The role emphasizes planning, prioritizing, and mentoring staff, with responsibility for production quality and achieving program objectives.

Qualifications

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area.
• Provides first line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises ATC staff responsible for air traffic control within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work to subordinates.
• Sets work priorities and schedules.
• Approves leave and provides guidance on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance and recommends ratings.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers grievances.
• Identifies and arranges training needs for employees.
• Finds ways to improve production and quality of work.
• Adjusts staffing levels and procedures to meet higher-level decisions.
• Recommends goals and tracks area accomplishments.

Skills

Supervision

ATC knowledge

Performance evaluation

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in Wichita, KS seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead and direct operations at an ATC-8 level facility. You will supervise Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers and manage staff performance and training in a critical airspace environment.

The role emphasizes planning, prioritizing, and mentoring staff, with responsibility for production quality and achieving program objectives.