Air Traffic Control Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional, technical, and supervisory work in the operation of air traffic control and test services at Mojave Air & Space Port, Mojave, CA. Work involves the responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the air traffic control system for the airport in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The work is performed with a high degree of independence under the overall supervision of the Director of Operations. This is a working Air Traffic Supervisor position and counted as part of the facility staffing.

Air Traffic Control:

• Performs Air Traffic Control duties such as:

o Issue takeoff and landing clearances.

o Provide runway and traffic separation services utilizing simultaneous runway operations.

o Issue air traffic clearances.

o Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer.

o Transfer and receive control of aircraft with adjacent civilian and military air traffic control facilities within a MOA.

• Evaluates existing airspace versus traffic flow to assure effective use of the airspace.

• Provides overall supervision of the aviation weather reporting station to ensure weather observations are correctly processed and reported.

• Investigates and submits reports to the FAA as required regarding aircraft accidents, incidents, and citizen complaints concerning aviation and airport safety matters.

• Coordinates with appropriate emergency response agencies in the development and implementation of procedures to assure the protection of life and property during an aircraft emergency.

• Collaborates with FAA district facilities, FAA Region Office, civil and military organizations on work-related changes that affect control tower operations.

Air Traffic Control Supervisor:

• Plans and implements work to be accomplished by subordinates

• Plans and implements work schedules that ensure proper shift coverage as stipulated by FAA, State, local, regulations

• Evaluates subordinates through observation of their performance while in an actual air traffic control operating position

• Identifies and conducts controller proficiency training on an as needed basis

• Develops and conducts other required training in accordance with FAA regulations

• Ensures the maintenance of facility records, adequate supplies, satisfactory equipment operation and appropriate working conditions in compliance with technical and administrative laws, regulations and policies

• Maintains a continuing program of evaluation to determine quality and adequacy of services rendered through personal contact with airport users

• Determines local needs and develops special procedures to meet them including developing letters of agreement and internal operating procedures that provide guidance for control of aircraft operating within the control tower's airspace jurisdiction

• Advises the Director of Operations of any reported or observed airport discrepancies that are hazardous to aircraft operations as well as significant changes that occur in air traffic control procedures

• Plans, coordinates and implements special operating procedures for the management of unusual air traffic activities such as fly-ins and air shows

• Ensures Time and Attendance Records are kept current and reflect an accurate record of employee work hours Ensures that Time and Attendance Reports are filed on time each pay period

• Other ATC and/or airspace duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum Requirements: Possession of a valid FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Operating Certificate; possession of a current second-class medical certificate issued under Part 67 of the FAA regulations; must possess or obtain a certificate of authority to take weather observations issues by the Federal Aviation Administration; ability to complete within 30 working days of employment all facility-rating requirements in accordance with Part 65 of the FAA regulations

Preferred: Military air traffic control experience at a multi-runway facility, familiarity with (s)UAS operations, familiarity with commercial space port or captive carry operations; Standard Terminal Automation Replace System (STARS) experience, ability to work some weekends.

• Proven supervisory experience in an Air Traffic Control Facility

• Valid CA driver license with acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass drug and background screenings.

• Ability to work some weekends in support of client test or other operations.

• Thorough knowledge of all FAA regulations pertaining to airspace management, aircraft operations, and air traffic control operating procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of National Weather Service weather observation and reporting procedures.

• Skill in providing technical and professional information and instructions to subordinates.

• Ability to supervise the work of others in a highly technical work setting.

• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions prioritizing emergency response actions.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with airport users, agencies, district employees, and the public.

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to use a personal computer, mobile device and associated software.

• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.

• Ability to traverse stairs.

• Ability to lift objects weighing 25 lbs.

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

• Occasional overtime or irregular hours