MCI ATC Training Instructional Supervisor
About The Position
SAIC is seeking an experienced, full-time ATC Training Instructional Supervisor for its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Kansas City Intl ATCT/TRACON (MCI) in Kansas City, Missouri. The role supports air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), whose training programs prepare new air traffic control specialists and provide recurrent training to current controllers. Contractor-provided services cover training and related support to prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers. This hands-on position delivers classroom and simulation laboratory instruction to developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPCs). The supervisor oversees and directs contractor personnel working within a particular instructional area. The position also provides mentoring to students and Remote Pilot Operators and participates in curriculum design and development. Earnings received in this role on the program are exempt from Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between ages 56 and 62.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- At least five years of recent Certified Professional Controller experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience instructing FAA personnel.
- Recent experience must be at an ATC facility similar in type and level to the Kansas City Intl ATCT/TRACON (MCI).
- Qualifications equivalent to those required of an instructor in the area of expertise being supervised.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
- Knowledge and skills applicable to obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.
- Ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
- Direct experience as a CPC at the Kansas City Intl ATCT/TRACON (MCI); 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 the assigned instructional area.
- Mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
- Participate in curriculum design and development.
- Support delivery of training services that meet the needs of the local facility and the FAA’s air traffic control mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
