PIE Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

SAIC • Clearwater, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced, Part-time, Air Traffic Control Instructor-II to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater ATCT (PIE), located in Clearwater, FL, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. This role may involve mentoring students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), and participating in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System. The CTS Instructor is a hands-on position requiring the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver high-quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to a diverse range of students, including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring air traffic control specialists provide a high level of safety and professionalism to the flying public. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce is essential for this responsibility. The FAA employs over 14,000 air traffic controllers who work in facilities of various sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft daily in the National Airspace System (NAS). To provide these services, the FAA trains new specialists and offers recurrent training to current ones, utilizing contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities across the U.S. and its Territories to meet these training needs. The scope of contractor services includes all training and support required to successfully train and certify students as fully qualified air traffic controllers, covering all types and levels of ATC facilities.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of FAA CPC 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 ATC facility as the St. Petersburg-Clearwater ATCT (PIE).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater ATCT (PIE) is preferred.
• Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory and Classroom Certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Obtain radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.
• Interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure training services meet local facility needs and the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission.

Benefits

• Earnings received as an ATC Instructor, ATC Training Instructional Supervisor, or Contractor Site Supervisor working on this program are EXEMPT from the Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between the ages of 56 and 62.

What This Job Offers

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