Remote Pilot Operator at ZAN at SAIC Anchorage, AK

Remote Pilot Operator – Anchorage, AK (SAIC, ZAN)

We are looking for a Full‑time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidate to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN) located in Anchorage, AK, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. The RPO operates a combination of a simulated radar display and voice communication system to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high‑fidelity training exercises.

RPOs receive voice commands from students, input proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions, translate displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology, and respond to the student via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.

The candidate will be required to complete the following certifications:
Classroom (pass test on airspace and procedures) and Lab (perform as a Remote Pilot Operator on all positions).

The FAA ensures that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism. A well‑trained ATC workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. The FAA employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers, who work in air traffic facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System each day.

To provide such air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current air traffic control specialists. The FAA utilizes contractor‑provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its territories to ensure these training needs are met. The contractor‑provided services include all training and training program support to successfully train and prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers.

SAIC must provide training and training related support services as required for all types and levels of ATC facilities.

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals and speak clearly.
• US citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (multimedia developers, quality assurance, instruction system designers, subject matter experts, instructors).
• Experience and certification in ATC tower, TRACON, or en‑route simulation lab (strongly desired, but not required).
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Working knowledge of FAA JO 7110.65 (strongly desired, but not required).
• Effective team building skills.
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Basic familiarity with current technological tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.).
• Basic familiarity or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability