Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (MSS-2, Level 10), Operations Supervisor
Department of Transportation
Summary
Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Terminal Level 10 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
- Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists 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.
- 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.
Required Documents
Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:
- 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/.
About this role
The Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Mss-2, Level 10), Operations Supervisor position with the Department of Transportation is based in Seatac, Washington. Serves as an Operations Supervisor in a Terminal Level 10 facility, responsible for planning and directing operations within delegated areas of responsibility. The role pays $173,426 to $225,451 per year.
Day to day, the work involves supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. 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 (Mss-2, Level 10), Operations Supervisor position with the Department of Transportation in Seatac, Washington, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $173,426 to $225,451 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 Seatac, Washington, 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.