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

Federal Aviation Administration; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead a team of controllers in a busy terminal facility. You will plan, direct, and supervise daily air traffic operations within delegated areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities include assigning work, evaluating performance, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Eligible applicants must meet MSS-2 level criteria; familiarization with federal ATC standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area and plans and assigns work to subordinates.
• Sets work priorities and schedules; approves leave; provides advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance and recommends ratings; hears and resolves complaints; coordinates training needs.

Job description

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

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-6 level 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.

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 $101967 – $132558/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.

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