About the opportunity
The Staff Support Specialist (MSS-1) serves at Terminal facilities, providing comprehensive support for program areas including training, quality control, quality assurance, traffic management, airspace and procedures, operational automation, military operations, and safety management. The role requires deep knowledge of the National Airspace System and the ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop new methods and procedures. The specialist collaborates across facilities, conducts investigations, and briefs personnel. This position involves independent work planning and design, with results considered technically authoritative. Some travel is required, and the incumbent may report to an MSS-2, 3, or 4 depending on facility structure.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $99,209 – $133,931 per annum
- Federal employee benefits package (details available at faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/)
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have held a 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 MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Required documents
- Resume (limited to two pages)
- Completed and signed FAA Form 3330-43-1 (Rating of Air Traffic Experience for AT Movement)
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 (for current FAA employees)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-25 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
How to apply
- Apply online via the USAJOBS portal
- Complete and submit FAA Form 3330-43-1 via upload or fax to (404) 305-5401
- Ensure resume includes job title, employer name, start/end dates, and hours worked per week
- If applicable, upload or fax SF-50 documentation
- Complete any required online assessments if prompted
Additional information
- Position may be subject to a background investigation
- A one-year probationary period may be required
- 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
- This position is not covered by PL 92-297 for early retirement purposes
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 or former FAA personnel who have held an eligible FG-14, regional/headquarters, facility-rated, or MSS position for at least 52 weeks.
- Professionals with deep knowledge of the National Airspace System and experience in terminal facility operations, training, or safety management.
- Candidates seeking an on-site federal role in Asheville, North Carolina, with independent work planning responsibilities.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires on-site work in Asheville, North Carolina, meaning relocation may be necessary if you are not already local.
- Applicants must adhere to strict FAA policies limiting certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
- The role is subject to background investigations, financial disclosure filings within 30 days, and a one-year probationary period.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits professionals looking to advance their administrative and tactical career within federal air traffic control programs while earning a fully-funded annual salary between $99,209 and $133,931.
Our take
Current FAA specialists meeting the strict tenure prerequisites who want a specialized support role in North Carolina should seriously consider applying, whereas non-citizens or those without the required FAA background history are entirely ineligible.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
Official-source verifiedSource: USAJOBS
