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

Federal Aviation Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 121,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Wichita, KS seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor - MSS-2) to lead and direct operations at an ATC-8 level facility. You will supervise Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers and manage staff performance and training in a critical airspace environment.

The role emphasizes planning, prioritizing, and mentoring staff, with responsibility for production quality and achieving program objectives.

Qualifications

• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists within a geographic area.
• Provides first line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises ATC staff responsible for air traffic control within a geographic area.
• Plans and assigns work to subordinates.
• Sets work priorities and schedules.
• Approves leave and provides guidance on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance and recommends ratings.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers grievances.
• Identifies and arranges training needs for employees.
• Finds ways to improve production and quality of work.
• Adjusts staffing levels and procedures to meet higher-level decisions.
• Recommends goals and tracks area accomplishments.

Skills

Supervision

ATC knowledge

Performance evaluation

Job description

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

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-8 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 $121425 – $157852/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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