DJT Air Traffic Control Instructor
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a full-time Air Traffic Control Instructor to join its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the President Donald J. Trump ATCT/TRACON (DJT) in West Palm Beach, Florida, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This hands-on role delivers classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPCs). The instructor also mentors students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPOs), participates in curriculum design and development, and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to obtain radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities. The FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current specialists. Contractor-provided instruction and related support help prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers and support training across different types and levels of ATC facilities. Earnings received in this role may be exempt from Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees ages 56 to 62, as described in the posting.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- At least five years of FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract instructor at an FAA facility.
- Required experience must have been at the same type and same or greater level of ATC facility as the DJT ATCT/TRACON.
- Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience as a CPC at the DJT ATCT/TRACON.
- 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 overall 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.
- Mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPOs).
- Participate in curriculum design and development.
- Support air traffic controller training services at the DJT facility and help prepare students for certification.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
