Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operational Supervisor, Level 8)

Federal Aviation Administration; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operational Supervisor, Level 8) to lead a team in an assigned facility. The role focuses on planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility, providing first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, performance assessment, and ensuring safe, efficient air traffic control services while upholding

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists 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.
• Assumes responsibility for approving leave and giving guidance, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees; refers grievances to higher management.
• Identifies development needs of employees and arranges training as needed.
• Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to meet resource decisions from higher levels.
• Promotes diversity and EEO principles and supports labor-management partnerships.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operational Supervisor, Level 8)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is 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 diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, 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.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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 $123728 – $160845/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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