PAE 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 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 current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission.

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 Paine ATCT (PAE).
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Paine ATCT (PAE) is preferred but not required.
• Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• 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.

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.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Paine ATCT (PAE).
• 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.

Pay

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