ATC Instructor I

Penbay Technology Group LLC • Nashua, NH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

PenBay is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Control Instructor-I to join the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team in Nashua, New Hampshire (ZBW BOSTON ARTCC). This role supports air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The CTS Instructor-I is a hands-on position requiring the candidate to deliver high-quality classroom instruction to diverse students, including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC). The successful candidate must possess strong technical skills with current ATC systems and procedures. This position may involve mentoring students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), and potentially participating in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain classroom instruction certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System. 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, and a well-trained ATC workforce is essential for this. The FAA employs over 14,000 air traffic controllers who work in facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft daily. 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 nationwide. The scope of these services includes all training and support necessary to prepare students to become certified air traffic controllers. PenBay is required to provide training and related support services for all types and levels of ATC facilities. This position is part-time. Military ATC experience is welcome.

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 Nashua, New Hampshire (ZBW BOSTON ARTCC).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-I Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Nashua New Hampshire-ZBW is preferred but not required.
• 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 the highest quality classroom instruction to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC systems and procedures.
• Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining classroom instruction certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

What This Job Offers

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