Air Traffic Controller INS II - JAX

SMART1 MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS • Jacksonville, FL

10d • $0 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Smart1 Management Solutions is seeking two experienced Air Traffic Control Instructor II (En Route) to join their Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, partnering with SAIC at the Jacksonville ATCT. This role supports air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The CTS Instructor is a hands-on position responsible for delivering 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 FAA relies on well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) specialists to ensure safety and professionalism for the flying public. The FAA employs over 14,000 air traffic controllers who manage over 50,000 aircraft daily in the National Airspace System (NAS). To meet training needs, the FAA utilizes contractor-provided instructional services at facilities across the U.S. and its Territories. The scope of these services includes all training and support necessary to prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers, covering all types and levels of ATC facilities.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required with the 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 Jacksonville ATCT.
• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Jacksonville ATCT is preferred but not required.
• 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 to ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission is highly desired.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to 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.
• Demonstrate excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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