D01 ATC Training Lab Manager
About The Position
SAIC is seeking an experienced, Full-time ATC Training Lab Manager to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team. This role provides Air Traffic Controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Denver TRACON (D01) in Denver, CO. The Lab Manager will assist in the overall administration of ATC training simulation exercises/scenarios, coordinating with Course Managers or Lead Instructors and potentially overseeing contractor personnel. 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. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce is essential for this. The FAA employs over 14,000 Air Traffic Controllers who work in various-sized facilities, safely separating over 50,000 aircraft daily in the National Airspace System (NAS). To provide these services, the FAA trains new and recurrently trains current air traffic control specialists. The FAA utilizes Contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities across the U.S. and its Territories to meet these training needs. The scope of contractor services includes all training and training program support necessary to prepare students to become fully certified Air Traffic Controllers. SAIC must provide training and training-related support services for 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 a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Demonstrate basic computer proficiency
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in an Air Traffic Controller Lab
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a contract environment with multidisciplinary team (instructors, technical specialists, quality assurance inspectors, etc.)
- Prior experience in Air Traffic Controller training operations, with certification in either the Terminal radar or Enroute simulation lab
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Effective team building skills
- MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining a lab schedule and being the focal point for lab scheduling changes
- Ensuring lab equipment is ready for use as transcribed in the schedule
- Monitoring training positions for proper operation of equipment and notifying the appropriate office of any equipment malfunctions
- Supporting Scenario Development
- Maintaining the operation of the lab at the facility
- Configuring/changing the lab to meet specific training requirements
- Managing lab training files
- Planning, coordinating, scheduling and directing operations and resources for training simulation labs
- Developing, operating, and maintaining simulation scenario library
- Configuring and updating simulator capabilities to meet training requirements as defined in the Annual Work Plan
- Maintaining simulation training documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
