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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager (MSS-4, Level-12)

Federal Aviation Administration

Ronkonkoma, NYFull-time$219–228K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$219–228K/yr
Location
Ronkonkoma, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager at a Level 12 en route facility, planning and directing facility activities. The role oversees operational and support personnel providing air traffic control services and is accountable for safe, orderly, and expeditious aircraft movement. The manager sets priorities, assigns and evaluates work, develops subordinates, addresses employee concerns, and engages with aviation, government, labor, and community stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Workforce LeadershipWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsTraining and CoachingLabor-Management RelationsAir Traffic Control

Qualifications

FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or Above Regional or Headquarters Position for 1 YearFacility Rated or Area Certified at ATS Facility for 1 YearMSS Position at ATS Facility for 1 YearU.S. CitizenshipManagerial Selection Factor NarrativesLeadership and Management Dimension ExplanationsReference Contact Information

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager (ATM) in a Level 12 en route facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. Di

Duties

Directs a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area. The work impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry. Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, 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. Meets or has contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry, key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors. The Air Traffic Manager reports to a General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager. 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 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks); OR 2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work; OR 3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility. NOTE: There are no restrictions on who can apply to MSS vacancies at those facilities with 3 or less MSS levels. In addition to the qualifications listed above for MSS positions, the chart on MSS positions will be used to determine which career level applicants are qualified to make application. Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimensions, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified. Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM), Volume 1: Employment Policy Chapter EMP-1.39.

Education

Education not applicable. 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 Assignment/Career Progression In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, 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. Interview Policy: Some, all or none may be interviewed. PCS/Relocation Incentive: In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, Full PCS will be paid (actual expenses). Additionally, Relocation Incentive is offered and shall not exceed 20% of the employee's annual rate of basic pay as established at the beginning of the service period, multiplied by the number of years of the service agreement, up to 4 years for a four-year commitment. Employee must relocate, establish residency, and execute a four-year service agreement prior to payment. Relocation incentive awards paid are subject to applicable taxes. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How this job compares

Set against the 7,719 open Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$219–228K/yr
  • New York median$72–92K/yr166 salary ranges
  • US median$82–113K/yr1,128 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $224K, is 169% above the New York median midpoint ($83K) — in the top quarter of Supervisor salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 572 open Supervisor jobs in New York and 7,719 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,609 postings).
Education
681 of the 7,719 open Supervisor jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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