Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (MSS-2, Level 8), Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-2, Level 8) to oversee operations in a terminal facility. The role involves supervising ATC staff, planning work, and ensuring program objectives are achieved efficiently.

Department of Transportation agency with a posted salary range of $121,425 to $157,852 per year. Applications close on the stated deadline for Fed Internal Search eligibility.

Qualifications

• Supervisory aviation operations experience.
• Ability to plan, assign, and monitor work of air traffic staff.
• Experience in performance evaluation and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises air traffic control specialists within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and manages schedules.
• Approves leave and provides guidance on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates employee performance and recommends ratings.
• Addresses complaints, oversees training needs, and improves production quality.
• Adjusts staffing and procedures based on resource decisions at higher levels.
• Communicates EEO policies and participates in labor-management activities.
• Reports to the Operations Manager; success based on program objective achievement.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (MSS-2, Level 8), Operations Supervisor

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Level 8 terminal facility.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialists who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.

Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

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 $121425 – $157852/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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