Air Traffic Manager

CI² Aviation•South Fulton, GA

About The Position

The Air Traffic Manager directs the operation of the facility and supervises a small to moderate number of employees performing substantive organizational work. The manager oversees work quality and timeliness, assigns and schedules work, resolves employee complaints, supports employee development and training, interviews candidates, evaluates performance, and handles or reviews disciplinary matters. The position coordinates with FAA facilities, civil organizations, aviation users, and community representatives on operational changes, service adequacy, and local needs. It develops and maintains internal directives and procedures, monitors traffic flows and facility effectiveness, plans staffing and resources, and helps ensure fair service for military, air carrier, and general aviation users. The manager also oversees facility records, supplies, equipment, working conditions, and compliance with applicable company and FAA directives, and participates in accident and incident investigations. The manager reports to higher authority for policy, guidance, and supervision, but generally makes day-to-day operating decisions independently, without referring them to supervisors.

Requirements

CTO Certificate.
Current Class II Medical Certificate.
Sufficient computer skills for basic data entry and record keeping.
At least two years of air traffic control tower supervisor experience or five years of ATC experience.
Subject to DOT/FAA-required drug testing, including pre-employment, random, periodic, probable-cause, and post-accident testing.

Responsibilities

Supervise subordinate employees and ensure timely, satisfactory work; review and accept, amend, or reject their work products.
Recommend appointments, promotions, reassignments, and personnel actions; hear and resolve employee complaints and recommend or take appropriate disciplinary action.
Identify employee developmental, proficiency, and training needs, and provide or arrange training.
Direct facility operations and coordinate work-related changes with FAA facilities and civil organizations.
Ensure the Area Manager reviews new Letters of Agreement before they are initiated.
Advise higher-level officials about facility-related problems and recommend solutions.
Develop and implement internal facility directives in accordance with orders and templates.
Plan and assign subordinate work, set priorities and completion schedules, and provide employees with work-related and administrative guidance.
Interview candidates for air traffic control positions and recommend selections for nonsupervisory positions.
Evaluate subordinates, recommend performance ratings and awards, and prepare letters of commendation.
Maintain facility records, supplies, equipment operation, and employee working conditions, and ensure compliance with company and FAA directives.
Participate in accident and incident investigations and ensure proper reporting of incidents and irregularities.
Provide input on planning for communications, operating positions, staffing, and other needs of aviation users.
Evaluate services and traffic flows, monitor service quality, and assess facility management effectiveness.
Plan procedures and defense readiness, prepare watch schedules, and manage staffing requirements as directed by corporate management.
Ensure procedures provide equitable service to military, air carrier, and general aviation users.
Develop and maintain operating procedures to distribute workload; recommend resource and equipment changes; seek cost reductions without impairing operations.
Develop specialized local procedures or recommend changes to standard procedures, including noise abatement, Letters of Agreement, and Safety Risk Management.
Maintain contact with aviation groups, civic and community organizations, and individuals to assess services and needs, discuss alleged pilot deviations, explain regulations and services, and improve understanding of the system.
Conduct regular open meetings to discuss programs and problems and receive feedback about services.
Apply Equal Employment Opportunity principles fairly and equitably and cooperate in identifying and resolving EEO problems and discrimination complaints.
Perform other duties as assigned.