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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Supervisor (MSS-2, Level 7)
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site East Farmingdale, NY $129K – $168K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Air Traffic Control ESTJINTJISTJISTP Operations
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Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.
What You'll Do
- →Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.
- →Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees.
- →Sets work priorities and schedules.
- →Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
- →Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings.
- →Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager.
- →Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees.
- →Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
- →Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels.
- →Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.
- →Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers.
- →Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
- →The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager.
- →Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓Not applicable.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 47c0e2b5-d40c-421b-a318-668b96963f1f
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