ORD Remote Pilot Operator

SAIC • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking full-time Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Chicago O’Hare ATCT (ORD) in Chicago, Illinois, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Selected candidates may work between MDW, ORD, and possibly C90 in Eglin. This is not a UAS, UAV, RPV, or drone pilot position.

The RPO acts as pilots and other controllers in an air traffic controller training simulator. Using a simulated radar display and voice communication system, the RPO simulates pilot actions and communications with remote ATC facilities during medium- and high-fidelity training exercises. The RPO receives commands from students, enters appropriate information into the automated system, interprets displayed information using ATC terminology, and responds through the voice communication system using proper phraseology.

Candidates must complete classroom certification, including a test on airspace and procedures, and lab certification, demonstrating RPO performance on all positions. SAIC provides training and training-related support services for FAA facilities to help prepare students to become certified air traffic controllers and support recurrent training for current controllers.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals.
• Ability to speak clearly and be understood.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team, including multimedia developers, quality assurance, instructional system designers, subject matter experts, and instructors.
• Experience and certification in an ATC Tower, TRACON, or En Route simulation lab; strongly desired but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of FAAO JO 7110.65; strongly desired but not required.
• 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.
• Basic familiarity or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology.

Responsibilities

• Operate a combination of simulated radar display and voice communication systems during air traffic controller training exercises.
• Simulate the actions and communications of pilots and remote ATC facilities.
• Receive voice commands from student air traffic controllers and enter appropriate information into the automated system to simulate pilot actions.
• Interpret displayed information and translate it into appropriate ATC terminology.
• Respond to students through the voice communication system using proper phraseology.
• Complete classroom certification, including a test on airspace and procedures.
• Complete lab certification by performing as an RPO on all positions.

What This Job Offers

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