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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $171,701.00 - $218,918.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
flexible spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

The hiring establishment is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a critical agency within the United States Department of Transportation responsible for regulating and overseeing all aspects of civil aviation. The FAA ensures the safety and efficiency of air traffic within the national airspace system by setting standards, enforcing regulations, and managing air traffic control facilities across the country. This position is housed within an FAA terminal or en route facility, strategic hubs responsible for managing air traffic and ensuring safe and orderly aviation operations. These facilities play a vital role in supporting the aviation industry's infrastructure by managing radar, communication,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • US citizenship is required
  • selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • must submit an SF50
  • required rating of Air Traffic Experience per FAA Form 3330-43
  • one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required
  • ability to obtain security clearance
  • resume must detail qualifications and answers to job questionnaire
  • position is temporary not to exceed 2 years
  • adherence to FAA policies including financial disclosure requirements

Job Qualifications

  • Must have held a FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year
  • or must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year at an Air Traffic Services facility
  • must have held an MSS position for at least 1 year in an ATS facility
  • must have held an MSS-2 or above position for a minimum of 1 year
  • detailed knowledge of air traffic control operations and FAA policies
  • strong leadership and personnel management skills
  • ability to handle labor relations and resolve employee grievances

Job Duties

  • Serve as an Operations Manager in an ATC-11 level terminal facility
  • direct a highly technical workforce providing air traffic control services and tactical and strategic support
  • provide training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates
  • integrate support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control service
  • assign and review work, plan work, set priorities and schedules
  • evaluate work performance of subordinates and administer personnel actions
  • communicate and reinforce team and individual responsibility and professionalism

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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