Academy Tower Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

SAIC • Oklahoma City, OK

8h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking experienced Tower Air Traffic Control Instructors to join its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team onsite at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration. This hands-on role delivers training to developmental air traffic control students. Instructors must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures, and be able to obtain ATCT (TSS) simulation laboratory certification at the FAA Academy.

The FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current specialists to support safe and professional air traffic services. Contractor-provided services include training and related program support to prepare students to become fully certified controllers across different types and levels of ATC facilities.

Casual, part-time, and full-time positions are available. The posting notes that earnings received in certain program roles are exempt from Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees ages 56 to 62, and encourages former military air traffic controllers to apply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• At least 3 years of FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) or equivalent military ATCS experience in a civilian or military ATCT, ATCT/TRACON, or other equivalent civilian facility.
• Experience must be at a facility level 7 or higher, up to and including level 9.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification or equivalent military certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience as a certified ATC Instructor at the FAA Academy.
• Operational experience with ATC simulators, including scenario design for platforms such as TSS, AT Coach, and SGET.
• Ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training to developmental air traffic control students.
• Use current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures in training.
• Support training services that prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers.
• Work with FAA personnel to help ensure training meets local facility needs and the FAA’s air traffic control mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED