(FSD) Casual Air Traffic Controller Instructor, INS II - Military veterans preferred

Description

SAIC Overview:

 

SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 20,000+ employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA. We are looking for an experienced Controller Training Contract (CTC) Instructor to join the SAIC TEAM providing air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA).

 

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 plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. The FAA employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers. They work in air traffic facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) 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 scope of the contractor-provided services includes 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. The selected candidate will support Terminal Radar Approach Control training requirements at the Sioux Falls Tower/ TRACON Facility at Sioux Falls, SD.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

 

The CTC Instructor is a hands-on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPC). The successful candidate for this position must have experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

 

The CTC Instructor candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years recent Certified Professional Controller experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience instructing FAA personnel. The recent experience must have been performed at a similar type and level of ATCT/TRACON facility as the Sioux Falls  Tower/TRACON Facility. The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation systems and procedures.

 

Desired Skills:

 

Candidates with direct experience as a CPC at the Sioux Falls Tower/TRACON Facility will have priority selection for the position. 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.

 

Education:

 

Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required.

Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.