ZNY FT Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

About the role

Part‑time Air Traffic Control Instructor‑II position with SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the New York ARTCC (ZNY) in Ronkonkoma, NY.

ATTN FERS RETIREES: Earnings received as an ATC Instructor, ATC Training Instructional Supervisor, or Contractor Site Supervisor on this program are EXEMPT from the Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between the ages of 56 and 62.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).
• Provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO).
• Participate in curriculum design and development.
• Obtain and maintain radar and/or non‑radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA ATC facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures.
• Interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure training services meet local facility needs and support the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission.
• Apply excellent teaching/platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student‑focused drive for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract instructor at an FAA facility.
• Experience must be at the same type and same [or greater] level of ATC facility as the New York ARTCC (ZNY).

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.

Skills

• Direct experience as a CPC at the New York ARTCC (ZNY) is preferred but not required.
• Operational experience with ATC simulators, including scenario design for platforms such as TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels.
• 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. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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