A11 ATC Training Lab Manager

SAIC • Anchorage, AK

4d • 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 Anchorage Approach Control (A11) facility in Anchorage, AK. 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 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, with the FAA employing over 14,000 Air Traffic Controllers who manage over 50,000 aircraft daily in the National Airspace System (NAS). The FAA provides training for new and current air traffic control specialists through contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities across the U.S. and its Territories. SAIC is contracted to provide all necessary training and support services to prepare students to become fully certified Air Traffic Controllers, covering 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
• The schedule must include start and stop times for scenarios, and the specific data inputs required for initiating simulation exercises
• 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

What This Job Offers

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