AVL - Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

About the role

The successful candidate will join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Ashville ATCT / TRACON (AVL), Fletcher, NC, 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 Ashville ATCT / TRACON (AVL).
• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Ashville ATCT / TRACON (AVL) 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.

Qualifications

• 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.