A80 - ATC Training Lab Manager

SAIC•Peachtree City, GA

10h•Onsite

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 will provide Air Traffic Controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Atlanta TRACON (A80), located in Peachtree City, GA. The Lab Manager will assist in the overall administration of ATC training simulation exercises/scenarios, coordinate with Course Managers or Lead Instructors, and may oversee and direct the activities of contractor personnel supporting the contract. 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 responsibility. 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-provided services includes all training and training program support necessary to successfully train and 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

Experienced
Full-time
Lab Manager certification for the assigned facility

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