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Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, (Air Traffic Manager)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Eastern Region, ATO, Eastern Service Area, Washington District, Washington National Tower (DCA)

Summary

The ATM directs a facility that is staffed by a highly technical workforce that provides air traffic control services throughout a moderate geographic area. The work impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as large segments of the aviation industry.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this month · Apply in 3 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fully-Paid PCS - Permanent Change of Station - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, full relocation will be paid (actual expenses). Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Salary
$167,478 - $209,346 per year

The salary range cited above includes a locality rate of 33.94%. Pay Rates for FAA employees are capped by law at $228,000.

Pay scale & grade
AT IL
Promotion potential
NA
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
AEA-ATO-26-CCD-99237
Control number
873460800

Duties

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Serves as an Air Traffic Manager (ATM) in a ATC-9 terminal facility and is responsible for planning and directing all activities within the facility/hub. 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 their subordinates and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. The incumbent manages functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel. Interprets measures of organizational performance and provides leadership to the management team on ways to improve organizational performance and meet strategic goals. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to their subordinates and is responsible for team building throughout their facility/hub.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
  • APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH AVIATOR
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • See Required Documents for requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates must show specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as:

1) Must have held an FAA 2152 FV-J/FG-14 or above regional or headquarters positions for at least 1 year (52 weeks).

OR

2) Must have been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) at an ATS facility; (Note: an employee who has been facility rated or area certified for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility that is upgraded is considered to meet the qualification requirements of the upgraded position, since he or she has been performing the higher-graded work;

OR

3) Must have held a MSS position for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility.

AND

In addition to the qualification requirements above, applicants must have held an MSS - 3 or a 2152 FG-14 position or above for at least 1 year (52 weeks) in an ATS facility in order to qualify for this position.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors".

Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selections Factors 1 through 4.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

In accordance with HRPM EMP 1.29/1.29a, this position may be a Career Enhancement Program/Career Progression assignment. The selectee(s) may be eligible for pay retention. Career Diversity is not enhanced when an employee is assigned to a staff or supervisory position in which they previously held on a permanent basis. CEP/CP selectees will be required to certify eligibility.

Interview Policy: Some, all or none may be interviewed.

Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Incomplete Applications: Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirement: A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Cheryl Donzelli
Phone
1 (718) 553-3162
Fax
1 (718) 995-5688
Email
Cheryl.Donzelli@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AEA Regional HR Services Branch
1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207
AHF-N610
Jamaica, NY 11434
US

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