Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager, MSS4)
Department of Transportation
Summary
Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of a terminal 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.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- In addition to submitting a resume, applicants are required to complete and submit the first page of FAA Form 3330-43, Rating of Air Traffic Experience.
- This form must include from and to dates of experience, position title, series and grade/level of all positions held.
- Documents must be submitted either by uploading a copy as an attachment with the bid package through USAJOBS, or faxing to 404-305-5401 by 11:59 p.m.
- EST by the closing date of this announcement.
- Applicants will be considered ineligible if these documents are not received in HR by the closing date.
- NOTE: Applicants are reminded that FAA Form 3330-43 is required and NOT FAA Form 3330-43-1.
- Emailed documentation will not be accepted.
- All documentation must either be uploaded or faxed to 404-305-5401 and be received by the closing date of the announcement.
- Applicants who fail to submit required documentation will not be considered.
- In addition, incomplete documents are not acceptable and will result in your entire package being deemed incomplete.
About this role
The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager (MSS4)) position with the Department of Transportation is based in Columbus, Georgia. Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of a terminal and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility. The role pays $91,468 to $114,338 per year.
Day to day, the work involves directing a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal aviation experience this Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager (MSS4)) position requires. 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 (Air Traffic Manager (MSS4)) position with the Department of Transportation in Columbus, Georgia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $91,468 to $114,338 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 Columbus, Georgia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 29, 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.
