Air Traffic Control Instructor II (En Route) - Jacksonville ARTCC
Smart1 Management Solutions, a premier women-owned small business (8a), seeks an experienced Air Traffic Control Instructor II (En Route) to join its Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team. This position will be based at the Jacksonville ARTCC, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in partnership with SAIC.
As a hands-on role, the CTS Instructor will be 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 Instructor will play a crucial role in maintaining the high level of safety and professionalism expected of the FAA's air traffic control specialists.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive training in air traffic control procedures, automation, and simulation systems.
- Mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
- Participate in curriculum design and development.
- Achieve radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.
Qualifications:
Required:
- US Citizenship with the 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 Jacksonville ARTCC.
- Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification.
Desired:
- Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Jacksonville ARTCC.
- 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 and align with the FAA's overall Air Traffic Control mission.
- Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.
Smart1 Management Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.