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SAIC

ATC Command Center - Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

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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.

$147,912 / year median in Virginia

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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. Sign on and Completion Bonuses are possible for this position. We are looking for an experienced, Full-time, Air Traffic Control Instructor to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the FAA ATC System Command Center (ATCSCC), in Warrenton, VA , supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 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 Certified Professional Controllers (CPC), Traffic Management Coordinators (TMC), Operational Supervisors (OS), and Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinators (STMC). 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 
Required Qualifications:
US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance The CTS Instructor candidate must have 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 a level 10 FAA facility or greater The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures. This position will provide mentoring for students as well as participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System Direct experience working as a Traffic Management Coordinator or STMC , in a Traffic Management Unit (TMU), in an En Route air traffic control facility is required
Desired Skills and Experience:
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 is highly desired Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.