Air Traffic Controller Ins II - FLO

About the role

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. We are currently looking for an experienced Air Traffic Control Instructor II (En Route) to join our Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, partnering with SAIC at the Florence Regional ATCT/TRACON supporting 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 and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC). The 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 ATC workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. The FAA employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers who work in facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) each day. To meet these needs, the FAA trains new specialists and provides recurrent training to current specialists, utilizing contractor‑provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories. The scope of contractor‑provided services includes all training and training program support needed 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining radar and/or non‑radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA ATC facilities within the National Airspace System.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract instructor at an FAA facility.
• Experience must be at the same type and same or greater level of ATC facility as the Florence Regional ATCT/TRACON.
• 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 Certification.
• Position requires dual certification (Radar & TSS).

Skills

• Direct experience as a CPC at the Florence Regional ATCT/TRACON 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 training services meet local facility needs and support the FAA’s overall ATC mission.
• Excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student‑focused drive for continuous improvement.