Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor)

About the opportunity

The Operations Supervisor serves in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. This role provides first-line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. Key duties include planning and assigning work, setting priorities, approving leave, evaluating performance, resolving complaints, and identifying training needs. The supervisor also communicates diversity and EEO policies, supports labor-management partnerships, and ensures a fair work environment. The position reports to the Operations Manager and performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness of achieving program objectives.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $162,393 – $211,115 per annum
• Fixed relocation payment of $15,000 for current federal employees
• Relocation incentive up to $25,000 or 25% of annual basic pay
• Coverage under Public Law 92-297 for early retirement purposes

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 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 a Management Support Specialist (MSS) position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Required documents

• FAA Form 3330-43 (Rating of Air Traffic Experience)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for current FAA employees, containing blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24
• Resume (limited to two pages, including specific work history details)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-14 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Complete the online application via USAJOBS
• Upload or fax FAA Form 3330-43 to 404-305-5401 by the closing date
• Upload or fax required SF-50 documentation if currently an FAA employee
• Ensure all work history includes job title, series, grade, employer name, start/end dates, and hours worked per week

Additional information

• Position may be subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period
• Subject to the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
• Requires maintenance of medical clearance
• Requires successful completion of a formal Managerial Developmental Plan (MDP)
• May require filing a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty