APA Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

About the role

The CTS Instructor is a hands-on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently 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).

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Maintain current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• 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.

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 Centennial ATCT (APA).
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• Knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

Benefits

Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.