Air Traffic Controller Instructor II - P31​/PNS

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Full Time Pensacola, FL, US

Smart1 Management Solutions is a premier women-owned small business (8a) that provides technical and management expertise to support mission critical objectives. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies to solve their challenges and deliver solutions that generate the most value.

Do you have a passion for the Air Traffic community and developing others? Are you retired ATC from the FAA? Then, this role is FOR YOU!

We are looking for 2 (TWO) experienced Air Traffic Controllers to serve as an Instructor II on our Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, partnering with SAIC at Pensacola TRACON P31/PNS to support air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The CTS Instructor is a hands‑on position that requires the candidate to deliver the highest quality classroom effectively and consistently and 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 more than 14,000 air traffic controllers and safely separates more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System daily.

The FAA trains new air traffic control specialists to provide such air traffic services 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.

• 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 level of ATC facility as the (Pensacola P31/PNS).
• The candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. This position will mentor ATC students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO) and participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining radar and non‑radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

• 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.

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the (P31/PNS) is preferred but not required.
• 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 meets the needs of the local facility and the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student‑focused drive for continuous improvement.

Job Types: Contract, Full‑time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:
Pensacola, FL 32504 – Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Air Traffic Control: 7 years (Required)
• Federal Aviation Administration: 5 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:
Confidential (Preferred)