Air Traffic Control (ATC) Manager
About The Position
The Air Traffic Manager (ATM) serves as the Company's principal subject matter expert and operational liaison for global air traffic management, airspace operations, and strategic traffic flow initiatives. This position is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, coordinating, and mitigating the operational impact of domestic and international airspace constraints, Air Traffic Control (ATC) initiatives, and regulatory restrictions to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of worldwide flight operations. As a key member of the Global Control Center (GCC), the Air Traffic Manager provides strategic operational leadership and real-time decision support to Flight Dispatch, System Operations Control, Flight Operations, and Airfield Operations. The role serves as the central coordination point between Atlas Air and domestic and international Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), including the FAA, NAV CANADA, EUROCONTROL, NATS, CAAC, and other governmental and regulatory agencies influencing the Company’s global network.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum five (5) years of airline operational experience, including three (3) years as an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher operating under Part 121 and/or Part 135 regulations.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Air Traffic Management, Aeronautical Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Previous supervisory, management, or demonstrated leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between Atlas Air and domestic and international Air Navigation Service Providers, airport authorities, and regulatory agencies.
- Establish and maintain strategic working relationships with FAA Air Traffic Organization leadership and key external stakeholders.
- Monitor and assess National Airspace System constraints, traffic flow initiatives, and international airspace restrictions impacting operations.
- Support implementation of NextGen, Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), and emerging air traffic management technologies.
- Lead strategic response and recovery efforts during irregular operations (IROPs), severe weather events, ATC disruptions, and network recovery activities.
- Provide operational recommendations and risk assessments to GCC leadership regarding routing strategies, delay mitigation, and recovery planning.
- Coordinate traffic flow solutions and strategic reroutes with Flight Dispatch, Flight Crews, and external agencies.
- Provide executive-level briefings during significant operational events.
- Develop and maintain KPIs related to airspace management, delay reduction, and network recovery.
- Conduct post-event operational reviews and root cause analyses.
- Identify operational trends and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
- Develop business cases and strategic recommendations to improve network efficiency and resilience.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- employee assistance program
- generous paid time off
- 401K contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
