Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (AT-2152-LJ)

Federal Aviation Administration; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Palmdale, CA seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist to lead operations in a terminal or en route facility. This role provides first-line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, directing daily ATC activities and staff performance.

Responsibilities include planning work, setting priorities, approving leave, evaluating performance, addressing grievances, and coordinating training to improve productivity and

Qualifications

• Education may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Provides first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
• Assigns work, sets priorities, and approves leave.
• Evaluates performance and handles grievances with higher management.
• Coordinates training and staff development to improve production.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (AT-2152-LJ)

• 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

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-12 level terminal or en route facility. 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 team and individual responsibility and professionalism in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. 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.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

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 $198792 – $228000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

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.