I90 ATC Training Lab Manager

SAIC•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a full-time ATC Training Lab Manager to join its Controller Training Solutions team and provide air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Houston TRACON (I90) in Houston, Texas. The Lab Manager assists with the overall administration of ATC training simulations and scenarios, coordinating with the appropriate Course Manager or Lead Instructor. The role may also include overseeing and directing contractor personnel who support the contract. The selected candidate is required to achieve Lab Manager certification for the assigned facility. The work supports FAA training for new air traffic control specialists and recurrent training for current specialists.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer proficiency.
At least 1 year of experience working in an Air Traffic Controller Lab.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a contract environment with a multidisciplinary team, such as instructors, technical specialists, and quality assurance inspectors.
Prior experience in Air Traffic Controller training operations.
Certification in either the Terminal radar or Enroute simulation lab.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective team-building skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Basic familiarity with current technology tools, such as tablets, notebooks, and applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the lab schedule and serve as the focal point for scheduling changes.
Ensure lab equipment is ready for use according to the schedule, including scenario start and stop times and required data inputs for initiating simulation exercises.
Monitor training positions to confirm equipment operates properly and notify the appropriate office of malfunctions.
Support scenario development.
Maintain operation of the lab at the facility.
Configure or change the lab to meet specific training requirements.
Manage lab training files.
Plan, coordinate, schedule, and direct operations and resources for training simulation labs.
Develop, operate, and maintain the simulation scenario library.
Configure and update simulator capabilities to meet training requirements defined in the Annual Work Plan.
Maintain simulation training documentation.
Coordinate with the appropriate Course Manager or Lead Instructor and, as applicable, oversee and direct contractor personnel providing support under the contract.
Achieve Lab Manager certification for the assigned facility.