MIA - 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 and update 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.
• Demonstrate the 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.

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 Miami ATCT / TRACON (MIA).
• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• Highly desired: Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• Desired: 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.
• Desired: 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 Certification.