Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (AT-2152-EJ)

Department of Transportation

Santa Monica, California Full-time $104,913 – $136,389 Closes Jun 22, 2026

Summary

Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route 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-5 level terminal facility.
  • 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 team and individual responsibility and professionalism in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers.
  • 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 Operations Manager.
  • Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education may not 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.

Required Documents

  • In addition to uploading a resume and all other required application forms, applicants must complete and submit the first page of the FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience.
  • The form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series, and grade/level of all positions held.
  • The form must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment to the application through USAJOBS or fax the form to (424) 405-7365.
  • It must be received in the HRMD by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Applicants will be considered ineligible if forms are not received in HR by the closing date of this announcement.
  • NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
  • If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
  • You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
  • If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
  • If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
  • Forms: FAA-3330-43 : Rating of Air Traffic Experience

About this role

The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (AT-2152-EJ) position with the Department of Transportation is based in Santa Monica, California. Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a terminal or en route facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. The role pays $104,913 to $136,389 per year.

Day to day, the role serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-5 level terminal facility. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

This role calls for the relevant certifications named in the posting. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, Operations Supervisor (AT-2152-EJ) position with the Department of Transportation in Santa Monica, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $104,913 to $136,389 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Santa Monica, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 22, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Transportation
Job Type Full-time
Location Santa Monica, California
Salary $104,913 – $136,389
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 22, 2026
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Source ID AWP-ATO-26-14ATP-99072
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