Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor, Level 9)

Federal Aviation Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor, Level 9) to lead terminal operations. This role plans, directs, and coordinates safe and efficient air traffic control services within delegated responsibilities.

Applicants will oversee staffing, performance management, training needs, and the implementation of diversity and EEO policies, while collaborating with labor management partners to maintain a fair

Qualifications

• Education may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor, Level 9)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-9 level terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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 $140350 – $182454/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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