Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 6)

Federal Aviation Administration; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Texas is seeking a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist to lead a terminal facility team, directing operations within delegated areas and providing first-line supervision to Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

The role emphasizes planning, directing operations, assigning work, setting priorities, and managing performance. Strong leadership and compliance with EEO and diversity policies are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists.
• Plans and assigns work; sets priorities and schedules.
• Approves leave; provides coaching and instruction.
• Evaluates performance and provides feedback.
• Resolves complaints and facilitates training needs.
• Adjusts staffing and procedures to meet resource decisions.
• Promotes diversity and EEO policies across responsibilities.
• Reports to Air Traffic Manager; monitors program objectives.

Skills

Air Traffic Control

Leadership

Supervision

Staff planning

Job description

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 6)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a 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

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-6 terminal facility responsible for planning and directing 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. 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. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements & Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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 $99444 – $129278/yr.

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.