N90 Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

About the role

SAIC is looking for an experienced, Full-time, Air Traffic Control Instructor to join the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the New York TRACON (N90) in Westbury, NY, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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
• Obtain radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required with the 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 New York TRACON (N90)
• 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

Desired skills

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the New York TRACON (N90) is preferred
• 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 the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA's overall Air Traffic Control mission
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement

Pay

Target salary range $40,001 – $80,000 based on experience and other factors.