Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 12)

Federal Aviation Administration; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 172,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Indianapolis oversees Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialists with responsibilities for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. This position provides first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers at the Indianapolis Center (TCID1-ZID).

The role includes supervising a staff, assigning work, setting priorities, and ensuring training and development, while upholding diversity and EEO

Qualifications

• Plans and directs operations within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
• Allocates work, sets priorities, and schedules; approves leave; counsels employees on work and administrative matters.
• Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees.
• Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
• Promotes diversity and EE0 policies and programs in all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists 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; provides advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees; refers grievances to higher-level manager.
• Identifies training needs and ensures developmental opportunities for staff.

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 12)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor) Indianapolis Center (TCID1-ZID), 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.

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.

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 $172106 – $223737/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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