Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Federal Aviation Administration; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Richmond, VA seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) to lead a staff of ATCS and direct operations within a defined geographic area.

The role involves planning, directing, and supervising to meet agency goals, providing training and coaching, and ensuring efficient, high-quality facility services while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Leadership responsibilities within air traffic control teams.
• Experience directing operations in a facility setting.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations within delegated area of responsibility.
• Impose disciplinary actions when needed.
• Provide first-line supervision to ATCS personnel and coach team members.
• Facilitate team building and professional development across areas of responsibility.
• Review work processes to ensure mission alignment and value delivery.
• Serve as part of the management team to improve organizational performance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team coaching

Disciplinary actions

Operational planning

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

• Department: Department of Transportation

The Operation Supervisor (OS) directs a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignment within a limited geographic area. Work typically impacts field facility operations and a few FAA offices outside of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as an OS in a Level 6 terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Effects disciplinary actions. Provides first-line supervision to a team of ATCS personnel. Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout his/her area(s) of responsibility.

Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals. When assigned as Watch Supervisor, assumes overall management and supervision of the operation.

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 $103878 – $135043/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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