Air Traffic Control Instructor at OGG

Description

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  ATTN FERS RETIREES
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  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.

We are looking for an experienced Casual Air Traffic Control Instructor to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at Maui ATCT (OGG), located in Kahului, HI, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The CTS Instructor is a hands-on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students, including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce is essential in fulfilling this responsibility. The FAA employs over 14,000 air traffic controllers working in facilities of varying sizes, safely managing more than 50,000 aircraft daily in the National Airspace System (NAS).

To provide such services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and offers recurrent training to current specialists. The FAA utilizes contractor-provided instructional services across facilities nationwide to meet these training needs. The contractor services include all training and support to train students to become fully certified air traffic controllers. SAIC must provide comprehensive training and support services for all types and levels of ATC facilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• The candidate must have at least five (5) years of FAA CPC experience controlling live traffic or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility, at the same or higher level of the Maui ATCT (OGG).
• The candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. This role involves mentoring students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), as well as curriculum design and development. The candidate must also be capable of obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. NAS.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• Experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at Maui ATCT (OGG) is preferred but not required.
• Operational experience with ATC simulators, including scenario design for platforms such as TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.
• Ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure training services meet local and FAA-wide needs is highly desired.
• Proven teaching skills, classroom management, and a student-focused approach for continuous improvement.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. This estimate reflects typical salaries based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications continuously; there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when working at a customer site.