Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

Federal Aviation Administration; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Michigan is seeking an experienced Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor). This role directs operations within delegated areas, providing first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, ensuring safe and efficient air traffic control services.

You will plan, assign, and supervise work, evaluate performance, and manage staffing needs to meet program objectives.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in air traffic control or operations.
• Knowledge of FAA procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for assigned air traffic control tasks within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and manages schedules and leave.
• Evaluates performance and provides guidance, counseling, and instruction to staff.

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.

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 $109689 – $142597/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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