MDW Air Traffic Control Instructor

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality classroom and simulation laboratory training to a diverse group of students, including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).

Responsibilities

• Mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO)
• Participating in curriculum design and development
• Delivering classroom and simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students
• Ensuring the delivery of training services meets the needs of the local facility and the FAA's overall Air Traffic Control mission
• Interfacing effectively with FAA personnel at all levels

Requirements

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 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 Chicago Midway ATCT (MDW)
• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Chicago Midway ATCT (MDW) 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)
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification
• Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory and Classroom Certification

Skills

• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures

Benefits

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000.

Pay

Salary range: $40,001 - $80,000.

Schedule

Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary)

Shift

Day