Casual Terminal Radar (TRACON) Air Traffic Control Instructor

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (FAA Academy)
Employment Type: Casual
Company: SAIC

Overview

SAIC seeks an experienced Casual Terminal Radar (TRACON) Air Traffic Control Instructor to join the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, supporting critical air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is located at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. The FAA is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism, and a well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. SAIC is a key partner in providing comprehensive training and support services to train and prepare new air traffic control specialists and provide recurrent training to current personnel across all types and levels of FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories.

Note for FERS Retirees: Earnings received as an ATC Instructor, ATC Training Instructional Supervisor, or Contractor Site Supervisor working on this program are EXEMPT from the Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between the ages of 56 and 62.

Responsibilities

The TRACON Instructor-II functions within the Terminal Radar Domain (RTF) at the FAA Academy. This hands-on position requires the instructor to effectively and consistently deliver high-quality training to a wide variety of developmental air traffic control students. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures, and must demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for obtaining TRACON simulation laboratory certification at the FAA Academy.

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Minimum of three (3) years of FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) experience in a civilian TRACON or other equivalent civilian facility.
Experience must be from a facility equal to or exceeding an FAA ATC Level-7 facility, up to and including Level-9.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification is required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Only candidates with FAA civilian TRACON experience will be considered for this position.
Direct experience as a certified ATC Instructor at the FAA Academy is preferred but not required.
Operational experience with ATC simulators, including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g., TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission is highly desired.
Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

Company Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving the nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Its robust portfolio includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. SAIC is a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion.