Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Executive Officer

Federal Aviation Administration; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 192,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Executive Officer in a high‑level en route facility. This MSS‑3 management role oversees subordinate managers responsible for multiple facility support activities, including planning, infrastructure, quality assurance, and training.

The incumbent leads a functionally integrated team of technical and administrative managers, providing coaching, setting goals, and directing resource allocation to advance

Qualifications

• Experience supervising managers in a complex agency.
• Strong budget development and fiscal management skills.
• Proven ability to train and mentor staff and foster teamwork.
• Ability to lead cross-functional programs across multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Directs a technical, multi-layered workforce supporting NAS operations.
• Oversees training, airspace procedures, and program plans.
• Sets long- and short-term goals and priorities for FAA initiatives.
• Allocates budget, staff, and resources to meet objectives.
• Reviews processes to ensure safety and mission alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Training

Program management

Strategic planning

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Executive Officer

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Executive Officer in an en route facility. This MSS-3 managerial position is responsible for exercising supervisory responsibilities over subordinate managers responsible for multiple facility support activities. These activities include planning and infrastructure, quality assurance, systems efficiency, domestic and international procedures, automation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent directs a highly technical multi-layered workforce team through subordinate managers that provide administrative, tactical and strategic support to facility operations and that have impact on the effective and efficient use of the National Airspace System (NAS). The teams consist of a combination of operational and non-operational air traffic control specialists, management officials, technical support personnel, and an administrative support workforce.

The XO is responsible for oversight, planning and directing multiple support activities for the facility, such as training, airspace and procedures, plans and programs and other facility program areas. The incumbent serves as the lead for a functionally integrated team of technical and administrative managers and other personnel. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout their program areas.

Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work progress to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customers' needs. Serves as a member of the management team and provides advice on ways to improve organizational performance and strategic goals.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the mission and goals of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the needs of the aviation community, and the safety of the flying public. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinate managers and is responsible for team building. Participates in accident investigations and incidents as directed by higher authority. Provides vision and leadership to facility teams.

Assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate managers and their staff. Sets and adjusts long and short-term goals and priorities in support of FAA Flight plan initiatives.

Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates.

Recommends necessary budgetary and reprogramming actions required to ensure the effective operation of the facility. Recommends, reviews and revises operational and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with national programs. Recommends and allocates budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives that impact multiple organizational units/projects/programs and across multiple functions and/or disciplines.

Manages budgets and either acquires or reallocates resources among organizational units/ projects/programs. Leads and integrates both short-term and long-term future needs through the budget planning process.

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, service center personnel, members of the state, local and federal government, foreign government aviation officials, representatives of the aviation industry and military.

Also interacts with key staff of public interest groups, government officials, professional organizations and contractors. The incumbent reports to the Air Traffic Manager, who provides minimal supervision.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $192288 – $228000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.