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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Operations Supervisor, MSS-2, Level 7)

Federal Aviation Administration

Fort Worth, TXFull-time$119–155K/yrPosted today

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Compensation
$119–155K/yr
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, planning and directing operations within delegated areas. The role provides first-line supervision to developmental and certified professional controllers and reports to the Air Traffic Manager. The supervisor is responsible for achieving assigned program objectives and must meet one of the stated specialized-experience paths; education cannot substitute for experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Air Traffic ControlStaff SupervisionWork PlanningEmployee Performance EvaluationEmployee Training

Qualifications

FAA 2152 FG-14 or Above for 1 YearATS Facility Rating or Area Certification for 1 YearMSS Position in ATS Facility for 1 YearU.S. CitizenshipModerate Risk Security Adjudication

Full job description

Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers.

Duties

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-7 terminal facility responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. 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. Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FG-14 or above regional or headquarters position for at least 1 year; OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility; OR 3) 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 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Managerial Selection Factors: Eligible candidates will also be evaluated based on FAA Managerial Selection Factors. Candidates must address these four factors when applying for any managerial position in the FAA. Applicants that fail to address these factors will be disqualified from further consideration.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses. Other Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Career Enhancement/Career Progression: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a (effective March 25, 2022), this position MAY be a Career Enhancement Assignment/Career Progression. The selectee(s) MAY be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility. Interviews: Some, all or none of the candidates may be interviewed. Supervisory/Managerial Training Requirements: For newly appointed Front Line Managers, mandatory corporate training may be required. This training must be completed within the prescribed time frames. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required. Security Requirements Moderate Risk (5): This position requires completion and favorable adjudication prior to appointment unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.: Early Retirement Coverage: This position is covered for early retirement purposes. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How this job compares

Set against the 1,880 open Operations Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$119–155K/yr
  • Texas median$70–76K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$71–86K/yr526 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $137K, is 83% above the Texas median midpoint ($75K) — in the top quarter of Operations Supervisor salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 162 open Operations Supervisor jobs in Texas and 1,880 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Operations Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 933 postings).
Education
43 of the 1,880 open Operations Supervisor jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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