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Program Manager (Academy ATCS Program Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 7 days ago

Hybrid Oklahoma City, OK $112K – $173K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Role

This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization, Management Services, People Services Directorate, Field Technical Requirements & Forecasting Group (AJG-P2). This Group provides accurate and timely recommendations with regard to placement and future needs for the ATO Technical workforce from a global perspective.

What You'll Do

  • As a subordinate supervisor, this position reports to the designated selecting official for the new hire ATCs in the ATO in the ATO Technical Onboarding Team (AJG-P23).
  • This position is designated as the Supervisor of new hire ATC trainees.
  • Although the employees (new hire ATCs in the ATO) are located in another organization within ATO, AJG onboards and supervises the trainees to training at the Academy.
  • This position serves the supervisory function for this large group of Academy trainees and oversees their progress, approves travel, time and attendance, administers conduct and discipline, terminates the trainee when needed (ie.
  • Training failure, suitability issue, conduct issue).
  • The Academy New Hire Program Manager applies experience and expert knowledge of program and/or project management fundamentals to manage the day-to-day administrative activities involving new student hires to the Air Traffic Control Academy by serving as the supervisor for all Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Academy students.
  • Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of the manager.
  • Applies knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hiring policies and objectives to facilitate and guide the facility placement program for new hire ATCS who successfully complete academy training.
  • This work directly affects the ATO's ability to meet ATCS hiring goals to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System.
  • Provides oversight for the new hire ATCS Academy students' Academy attendance and coordinates with offices located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) and Headquarters regarding class schedules, rosters, training class dates, etc.
  • Approves new student hire time and attendance, conducts administrative inquiries, and administers disciplinary actions.
  • Certifies GI Bill Training Certificates and approves travel authorizations and vouchers.
  • Oversees recording in eLMS of completed training courses into student records.
  • Oversees the establishment of FAA network accounts and email addresses for new hire students.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
  • Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 9c724f08-ab9c-493b-9d53-b5afcfd8d605

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