Air Traffic Control Instructor, FAA Regional Training Site, Elgin, IL

Job ID T2507716

Location Elgin, IL, US

Date Posted 2026-03-05

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



• 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, TSEW, TETRA and RTF training, and instructional services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA Regional Training Site located in Elgin, IL.

Job Description

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
• A minimum of 3 years of CPC ATCS experience in a FAA TRACON
• NOTE This experience must have been at a TRACON equal to or exceeding an FAA ATC Level-10 facility
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  

Desired Skills

• Candidates with TSEW and/or Level 11-12 experience are also desired
  
  

Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.