2021-07-20
SAIC (www.saic.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Elgin
Illinois
60123
United States
Description
SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 25,000+ 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 Solutions (CTS) Remote Pilot Operator 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 training requirements at the Chicago TRACON facility at Elgin, IL.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates for these positions must have a high school diploma or equivalent
and at least one (1) year of experience in a comparable position. Candidates
must also demonstrate minimum keyboard speed of forty (40) wpm with ninety (90)
percent accuracy, possess an ability to read and interpret materials such as
diagrams and manuals, and have the ability to speak clearly and be understood.
US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
clearance
