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Air Traffic Control Instructor - Academy - Specialized

SAIC
Oklahoma, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2025
Job ID 2507910

Location OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, US

Date Posted 2025-07-24

Category Training

Subcategory Training Analyst

Schedule Casual (includes On Call and Temporary)

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work No

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.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is currently seeking experienced, on-site and virtual Air Traffic Control Instructors to support delivery of Specialized Courses at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. These positions support the FAA Controller Training Solutions (CTS) program.

These Instructors will primarily assist in the conduct and administration of one or more of the listed courses below. They may also participate in the conduct or administration of other courses and/or in ISD projects, to include the development, revision, and maintenance of ATC Training Courses.

  • 12051 - OE/AAA Obstruction Evaluation - Airport Airspace Analysis
  • 50019 - Airspace and Procedures
  • 50053 - TARGETS Terminal Area Routing Generation, Evaluation and Traffic Simulation
  • 50310003 - FTA Air Traffic Facility Training Administration (Virtual Classroom)
  • 50314001 - QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program Administration
  • 53034 - STARS / AT Coach Standard Terminal Automation Replacement
  • 5333001 - TBFM Time Based Flow Management

The successful candidate must possess excellent teaching and communication skills, as well as classroom management techniques, a mission-focused drive for continuous improvement, and strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures. In addition, this position may provide opportunities for mentoring other instructors, as well as input on curriculum design and development.

SAIC is helping the FAA train the next generation of Air Traffic Controllers as they implement the next generation of Air Traffic Control technology. We need experienced former controllers who can blend their years of hard-won experience with these leading edge technologies to train the controllers of the future and help ensure the continued safety of our flying public for decades to come.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Candidates for these instructor positions must have a minimum of 3 years of FAA CPC ATCS experience in a FAA civilian ATCT, TRACON, or ARTCC, or other equivalent civilian facility
  • In addition, candidates for these positions must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a staff specialist in an FAA air traffic facility, regional office, or headquarters, specializing in the area of the particular course curriculum for which they have applied
  • Candidates for these positions must have held a qualifying position as a staff specialist and should have held a position of FAA CPC ATCS or first-level supervisory FAA ATCS within the 10 years prior to proposed appointment under this contract

Desired Skills and Experience

  • OJTI certification and experience is strongly desired

Education

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification is required

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