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SAIC

PHL Air Traffic Control SME-Instructor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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.

$102,034 / year median in Pennsylvania

+1% projected growth

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Description

ATTN FERS RETIREES

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

FAA TRACON

Air Traffic Controllers to join the SAIC team providing ATC SME, training, and instructional services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at Philadelphia TRACON (PHL) .

Job Description:

Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Instructor supporting ATC training requirements, primarily in

PHL. 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

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.