Air Traffic Control Instructor- at ZNY

Location:

Ronkonkoma, NY, United States | Date Posted:
Nov 7, 2025 |

Schedule:

Part-Time | Shift: Day Job | Travel:
No | Clearance:
Public Trust (public trust clearance required) | Potential Remote Work:
On-Site

• ATTN 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.

We are looking for an experienced,
Part-time, Air Traffic Control Instructor-I to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the New York ARTCC (ZNY), located in Ronkonkoma, NY
, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC systems and procedures. This position may provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), and may participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining classroom instruction certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• The CTS Instructor candidate must have a 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 New York ARTCC (ZNY).

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the New York ARTCC (ZNY) is preferred but not required
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor‑I Certification

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquarters in Reston, Virginia with annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. It is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our portfolio includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology into mission‑critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

Please apply through the internal career site here.