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

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

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist to lead operations in a terminal facility. You will supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists, plan and direct activities, and ensure safe, efficient air traffic operations within designated areas.

You will also assign work, set priorities, and oversee performance, coaching, and development while maintaining compliance with EEO policies and labor-management partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of air traffic professionals.
• Ability to plan and direct operations within delegated areas.
• Familiarity with labor management and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations in a terminal facility.
• Supervise Air Traffic Control Specialists.
• Assign work, set priorities, and manage staffing.

Skills

Supervision

Air Traffic Control

Leadership

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 2026-10-19.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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