ORD Air Traffic Control Instructor

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 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).
• Work closely 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.
• Mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.

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 Chicago ATCT (ORD).
• Strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• Highly desired: Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Chicago ATCT (ORD).
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• Excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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

Schedule

The position is Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary) with a Shift Day schedule.