Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC MANAGER)

Federal Aviation Administration; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Nashville, TN seeks a Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC Manager) to lead a team delivering NAS services to en route/terminal air traffic control and general aviation. The role reports to a District Manager/DFM and involves planning, staffing, and directing activities to meet mission objectives.

The position requires advanced knowledge of air traffic systems, budget and human resources processes, and the ability to manage performance,

Responsibilities

• Overall administrative and technical direction of the assigned workforce of ATSS and support staff providing NAS services to En Route/Terminal air traffic control and general aviation within a defined area.
• Plan and communicate the organization's vision/objectives, set priorities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and coach staff.
• Exercise supervisory authority including leave approvals, performance standards, and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Contribute to budget planning, justify resources, identify training needs, and coordinate developmental and operational training.
• Advise staff on technical/operational matters and resolve employee grievances; maintain a fair work environment.

Job description

Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SSC MANAGER)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as a front-line Supervisory Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (SATSS), for a System Support Center (SSC).

Key Responsibilities

Incumbent has responsibility for overall administrative and technical direction of the assigned workforce consisting of Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) and support staff involved in providing National Air Space (NAS) services to En Route/Terminal air traffic control to the commercial airlines, and general aviation aircraft for a defined area. Reports directly to a District Manager (DM) or District Facilities Manager (DFM).

Directs the work of subordinate employees for at least one organizational unit/project/program within a major subdivision. Duties typically include planning/communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending, or approving corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.

Exercises authority for supervisory responsibilities over staff, including staff scheduling and approval of leave. Assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed for subordinates. In addition to evaluating work performance, justifies recommendations for awards/bonuses for positions in the unit for higher-level approval.

Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Identifies developmental training needs for employees and self and requests for and/or arranges needed developmental and operational training. Communicates unconventional training requests with higher level management to determine accessibility, available funding and best use of resources.

Gives advice, counsel or instructions to employees on technical, operational, and/or administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints from employees at the informal stage, referring group grievances and more serious, unresolved complaints to the higher level manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Fosters a fair and equitable work environment.

Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed, an advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Responsible for applying program resources.

Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. May have frequent contact with customers, other government entities, and other external parties to interpret policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.

Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the SSC. Participates in planning and executing organizational goals utilizing strategic planning and sound management principles in order to accomplish mission objectives. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.

Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organization performance measures.

Consults with higher-level management to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. May require other duties as assigned.

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 $111779 – $173292/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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