ZTL ATC Training Instructional Supervisor

SAIC • Hampton, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced, full-time ATC Training Instructional Supervisor to join its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Atlanta ARTCC (ZTL) in Hampton, Georgia, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role provides hands-on classroom and simulation laboratory instruction to developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPCs), and oversees and directs contractor personnel working within a particular instructional area.

The position supports FAA training programs for new and current air traffic control specialists. Training and related support services help prepare students to become fully certified controllers. The supervisor also mentors students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPOs) and participates in curriculum design and development.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• At least five years of recent experience controlling live traffic as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC), or recent experience instructing FAA personnel, at an ATC facility of a similar type and level to Atlanta ARTCC (ZTL).
• Qualifications equivalent to those required of an instructor in the area the candidate will supervise.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification.
• Knowledge and skills applicable to obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the National Airspace System.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience.
• Excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• Direct experience as a CPC at Atlanta ARTCC (ZTL); candidates with this experience receive priority selection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers.
• Oversee and direct contractor personnel providing support within an instructional area.
• Mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPOs).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Interface with FAA personnel to help ensure training services meet local facility needs and the FAA’s air traffic control mission.

What This Job Offers

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