SAIC | Instructor

Job Summary

The Air Traffic Control Instructor-II is a hands-on position responsible for delivering high-quality classroom and simulation laboratory training to a diverse student population, including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC). The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical proficiency with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. Responsibilities may include mentoring students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), and contributing to curriculum design and development. A key requirement is the ability to obtain and maintain radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
• Potentially provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• May participate in curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities.
• Effectively interface with FAA personnel to ensure training services meet facility and FAA mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of FAA CPC experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility.
• Experience must have been at the same type and same or greater level of ATC facility as the San Antonio ATCT / TRACON (SAT).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory and Classroom Certification.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the San Antonio ATCT / TRACON (SAT) is preferred but not required.
• Operational experience with ATC simulators, including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g., TSS, AT Coach, SGET).
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

About SAIC

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. The company offers 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 professionals driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity.