Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2 )

Federal Aviation Administration; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Bloomington, IL seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2). This leadership role supervises Air Traffic Control Specialists, plans and assigns work, and sets priorities and schedules to ensure safe, efficient terminal operations.

You will guide performance, address employee concerns, and coordinate training to improve production while aligning with program objectives and EEO policies within a federal ATC environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities and schedules, and approves leave for employees.
• Evaluates performance and provides feedback; resolves complaints and refers grievances to management as needed.
• Identifies training needs and develops staff to improve production and quality of work.
• Adjusts staffing and procedures to meet higher-level resource decisions and tracks area objectives.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2 )

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisors in an ATC-5 Level terminal facility.

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.

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. 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 $93044 – $120958/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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