Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 172,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist to oversee operations within delegated areas. The role includes directing a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers and ensuring safety and efficiency of air traffic services.

The position is part of the Department of Transportation, with a posted salary range and a Secret security clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising air traffic control staff.
• Knowledge of FAA safety and EEO policies.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and manages leave and performance reviews.
• Identifies training needs and implements development for staff.
• Maintains collaboration with management and supports labor relations processes.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

• 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. 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 $172042 – $223653/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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