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

Department of Transportation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in Wichita, KS seeks an Operations Supervisor at an ATC-8 level terminal to plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility. You will provide first‑line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with FAA rules.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate specialized experience as described in the vacancy, including FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or facility rating requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience as defined by the agency in the vacancy announcement.
• Demonstrated time in an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or higher role for at least 1 year.
• Facility rating or area certification for at least 1 year in an ATS facility.
• MSS position experience for at least 1 year in an ATS facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Provide first line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in operations.

Skills

FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 experience

Facility rating

MSS position experience

Job description

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.

Applicants must demonstrate they possess required specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• 1. Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks);
• OR
• 2. Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility.
• NOTE: An employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position;
• OR
• 3. Must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.