Air Traffic Control Instructor at DTW

About the role

The successful candidate will join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County ATCT (DTW) in Detroit, MI, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• Mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Deliver the highest quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission.

Requirements

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County ATCT (DTW).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory and Classroom Certification.

Qualifications

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County ATCT (DTW) 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.
• Excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.