Time-on-position practices

(a) Memorandum of understanding (1) In general The Administrator and the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, may execute a memorandum of understanding to review the time-on-position practices for operations supervisory personnel. (2) Contents The memorandum of understanding described in paragraph (1) may— (A) include an evaluation of the time-on-position practices for operations supervisory personnel at the time such memorandum is executed, prioritizing the evaluation of such practices at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and other air traffic facilities with high volumes of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic; (B) provide recommendations for improving such practices for Air Traffic Organization operations supervisory personnel at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and other air traffic facilities with high volumes of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic; (C) consider the operational oversight needs and staffing levels of the air traffic facilities described in the previous subparagraphs; and (D) include any other items determined appropriate by the parties executing such memorandum. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with any agreement between a governmental entity and the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code, including requirements under section 7106(a) of title 5, United States Code, section 5333(b) of title 49, United States Code, and section 40122 of title 49, United States Code. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Operational oversight The term operational oversight means the duty of the individual in charge of the operation to effectively lead and manage the delivery of air traffic services by maintaining intentional engagement, situational awareness, and accountability within the area of supervision. (2) Operations supervisory personnel The term operations supervisory personnel means managerial personnel responsible for the direct supervision of air traffic control operational personnel.