Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Duluth, MN is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor. In this role you will plan and direct operations within delegated areas, and provide first-line supervision to developmental and certified professional controllers.

You will supervise a staff responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area, plan and assign work, and set priorities and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Provides first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers.
• 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.
• Approves leave; advises on personnel matters, counsels employees, and evaluates performance.
• Identifies training needs and arranges developmental opportunities.
• Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to meet higher-level decisions.
• Recommends goals and objectives and tracks progress.
• Promotes diversity and EEO policies and programs.
• Participates in labor-management partnerships and maintains a fair work environment.
• Reports to the Operations Manager and evaluates performance based on program objective achievement.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-6 level terminal facility.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of developmental and certified professional controllers. Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist 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 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. 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 $99444 – $129278/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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