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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (T) (Air Traffic Manager, MSS-4, Level 7)

Federal Aviation Administration

Midland, TXFull-time / Temporary$120–150K/yrPosted today

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Compensation
$120–150K/yr
Location
Midland, TX
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Air Traffic Manager plans and directs all activities at a terminal facility. The role oversees operational and support personnel providing air traffic control services, with work affecting aircraft movement and aviation industry segments. It includes managing subordinate work and performance, developing staff, supporting fair workplace practices, and engaging with military and civilian managers, aviation representatives, unions, local government, and contractors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Workforce DirectionProcess ReviewStaff TrainingWork PlanningPerformance EvaluationEmployee 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 in ATS Facility for 1 YearU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of a terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

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 position 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; 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

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. Temporary NTE 2 Years: Temporary Assignment may be terminated at any time, extended, or made permanent without further competition. Career Enhancement: In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a (effective February 28, 2020), this position may be a Career Enhancement Assignment. 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. Early Retirement Coverage: This position is covered under P.L. 108-176 for good time/early retirement purposes. Interviews: Some, all, or none of the candidates may be interviewed. 27K Fixed TCS: FAA will not authorize payment for relocation expenses unless the distance is 100 miles or more between old and new offical duty stations IAW FAA Travel Policy, Chapter 1G3 (Distance Requirements). This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

How this job compares

Set against the 7,733 open Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–150K/yr
  • Texas median$87–135K/yr71 salary ranges
  • US median$82–113K/yr1,129 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 30% above the Texas median midpoint ($104K) — in the middle half of Supervisor salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
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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 (3,612 postings).
Education
685 of the 7,733 open Supervisor jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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