Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Air Traffic Manager - MSS-4)

location_onWheeling, Illinois, United Statesschedule5 days ago
apartmentWork style:On-site
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Job description

Serves as an Air Traffic Manager of an ATC-5 level terminal facility, and is responsible for planning and directing all activities at the facility.

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. 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.

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Government, Logistics
Wheeling, Illinois, United States

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the leading U.S. authority dedicated to the safe and efficient management of the national aerospace system. As an operating administration within the Department of Transportation, the FAA oversees all aspects of civil aviation, from air traffic control and safety inspections to the development of next-generation technologies like NextGen and the integration of unmanned aerial systems. Professionals joining the FAA contribute directly to maintaining America’s leadership in aerospace innovation and ensuring the continued safety and accessibility of the nation’s air travel. The FAA offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects, advance global collaboration, and shape the future of aviation and space transportation – all while serving the public interest.

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