Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Federal Aviation Administration; Virginia; On-site; USD 177,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Virginia seeks an experienced Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) to lead a team within a Level 9 terminal facility. This role involves planning and directing operations, supervising Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, and ensuring high-quality air traffic control performance.

Responsibilities include staffing, training needs identification, performance reviews, and liaison with upper management.

Qualifications

• Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
• Plans and assigns work to subordinate employees and sets priorities.
• Evaluates performance and provides guidance on administrative matters.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists carrying out assignments within a geographic area.
• Plans work and assigns tasks to subordinates; sets priorities and schedules; approves leave.
• Gives advice and instruction on work and administrative matters; evaluates performance.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Level 9 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.

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 $176550 - $228000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret 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.