P80 Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

About the role

The successful candidate will join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Portland TRACON (P80) in Portland, OR, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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).
• Mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Provide training and training related support services as required for all types and levels of ATC facilities.

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 Portland TRACON (P80).

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.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Portland TRACON (P80) 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 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.