D10 - PT Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

SAIC • Euless, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced part-time Air Traffic Control Instructor-II to join its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON (D10) in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The role supports air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

This hands-on position delivers classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers. The instructor may mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators and may participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

The FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current specialists. Contractor-provided instructional services and training-program support help prepare students to become fully certified controllers at FAA facilities throughout the United States and its territories.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• At least five years of FAA Certified Professional Controller experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract instructor at an FAA facility.
• Experience must have been at the same type and same or greater level of air traffic control facility as the Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON (D10).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory and Classroom Certification.
• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
• Knowledge and skills applicable to obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller at the Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON (D10).
• 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 to ensure training meets local facility needs and the FAA's broader air traffic control mission.
• Excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers.
• Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators as needed.
• Participate in curriculum design and development as needed.
• Support training services at the Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON in accordance with facility and FAA training needs.

What This Job Offers

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