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

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Salary: $119876 – $149846/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-28
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-07

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Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

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 & Education

Not Applicable.

Contact

cory.nelson@faa.gov · 1 (817) 222-4421

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $119876 – $149846/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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