About the opportunity
The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as the Air Traffic Manager of a terminal facility in Midland, Texas, responsible for planning and directing all facility activities. The Air Traffic Manager leads a technical workforce of operational and support personnel providing air traffic control services, ensuring the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft. Major duties include setting long and short-term priorities, evaluating employee performance, approving schedules and leave, managing grievances and disciplinary actions, resolving operational problems, arranging staff training, and reinforcing EEO policies and labor management partnerships.
Salary and benefits
- Annual base salary ranging from $119,876 to $149,846.
- Applicable Locality Pay and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
- Early retirement coverage under P.L. 108-176 for good time/early retirement purposes.
- Selectees under Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression may be eligible for pay retention.
- Fixed relocation expenses ($27K PCS) may be authorized if the distance between official duty stations is 100 miles or more.
Who can apply?
- Must be a United States citizen (applications from noncitizens are not accepted).
- Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; OR must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Applicants must address the four FAA Managerial Selection Factors in their application package.
Required documents
- Resume limited to two pages, detailing relevant work experience (job title, series/grade if federal, employer name, start/end dates, and hours worked per week).
- Completed Page 1 of FAA Form 3330-43 (Rating of Air Traffic Experience) submitted online or via fax (FAA Form 3330-43-1 is not accepted).
- Copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for FAA employees showing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24.
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 7, 2026.
How to apply
- Apply online via USAJOBS before the closing time of 11:59 PM Eastern Time on September 7, 2026.
- Upload or fax a completed Page 1 of FAA Form 3330-43 with your application package.
- If an FAA employee, upload or fax your SF-50 (Form SF-50 sent via email will not be considered; include vacancy announcement number if faxing).
- Complete any required online assessments during the evaluation process.
Additional information
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Position may require a one-year probationary period and is subject to a background investigation.
- The selected candidate may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
- FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current FAA employees or those with significant experience in air traffic control management at the MSS level or equivalent.
- Professionals looking for a leadership role that involves directing facility operations and managing a technical workforce.
- Candidates who meet the specific one-year time-in-grade requirements for FAA regional or headquarters positions.
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation expenses are only authorized if the move is 100 miles or more from the current duty station.
- The role requires a one-year probationary period and potential financial disclosure filings.
- Outside employment and aviation-related investments are strictly limited by FAA policy.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide specific FAA forms to be considered.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a logical step for an experienced air traffic controller aiming to transition into high-level management. It provides the opportunity to shape facility culture, oversee labor management partnerships, and ensure the safety and efficiency of terminal operations.
Our take
This is a specialized leadership opportunity for seasoned FAA professionals who are prepared to manage the complexities of a terminal facility in Texas.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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