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Denver, Air Traffic Control Instructor-I, FAA Regional Training Site
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What they do
A Transportation Traffic Controller monitors vehicle movement at airports, seaports, rail yards and stations, and large distribution centers. Monitors the takeoff and landing routes and schedules for airplanes at a commercial airport or military airbase. Coordinates the movement of large merchant vessels or cruise ships in and out of port.
$94,245 / year median in Colorado
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job ID:
2616366
Location:
Denver, CO, US Date Posted:
2026-09-01
Category:
Training Subcategory:
Training Analyst Schedule:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
No Minimum Clearance Required:
None Clearance Level Must Be Able to
Obtain:
Public Trust Potential for
Remote Work:
ORA_ON_SITE Description We are looking for experienced, former FAA Tower Air Traffic Controllers to join the SAIC team providing ATC, TSEW, TETRA and RTF training, and instructional services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA Regional Training Site located in Denver, CO . SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 25,000+ employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism. A well-trained Air Traffic Control (ATC) workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility. The FAA employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers. They work in air traffic facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) each day. To provide such air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current air traffic control specialists. The FAA utilizes Contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories to ensure these training needs are met. The scope of the contractor-provided services includes all training and training program support to successfully train and prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers. SAIC must provide training and training related support services as required for all types and levels of ATC facilities.
Qualifications Basic Requirements:
Candidates for these positions must have: A high school diploma or equivalent and Candidates for these instructor positions shall have a minimum of 3 years of FAA CPC or equivalent Military ATCS experience in a civilian/military ATCT or ATCT/TRACON or other equivalent civilian facility. US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.