Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

Federal Aviation Administration; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in the United States is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor to plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

You will provide first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, assign work, set priorities, and ensure performance standards while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily air traffic control duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area and plans and assigns work.
• Sets work priorities and schedules, approves leave, and counsels employees on administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance and recommends ratings and development actions.
• Hears and resolves complaints, arranges training, and seeks ways to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Air Traffic Control knowledge

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal 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 Air Traffic 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 $101923 – $132501/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret 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.