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

Federal Aviation Administration; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 119 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead a team within a terminal facility. The role includes planning, directing, and supervising ATC operations, along with performance management and staff development.

Located in a centralized terminal facility, this position emphasizes leading Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, with accountability for achieving program

Qualifications

• Experience supervising air traffic control staff and directing operations.
• Ability to evaluate performance and provide guidance to employees.
• Experience identifying training needs and coordinating staff development.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills for complex ATC operations.
• Effective communication and counseling abilities for workforce management.

Responsabilités

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and approves leave.
• Evaluates performance of employees and provides feedback.
• Identifies training needs and arranges developmental activities.
• Monitors productivity and adjusts staffing as needed to meet objectives.

Connaissances

Air Traffic Control

Supervisory/Leadership

Performance evaluation

Training needs assessment

Staff planning

Description du poste

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

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-5 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 $91459 - $118900/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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