What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRACON Domain Manager at the FAA Academy position at SAIC?
Job ID 2511046
Location OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, US
Date Posted 2025-10-23
Category Program Management
Subcategory Program Mgmt
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 No
Description
This position will require the candidate to manage the overall scheduling and delivery of Terminal Radar (RTF, TSEW, TETRA) training support at the FAA Academy including effective communication with FAA and SAIC personnel, execution of the CTS Contract, management of human resources, assisting with the execution of all TRACON simulation training requirements supporting the FAA’s newest ATC students, as well as experienced FAA controllers, and adherence to the highest quality standards throughout the operation. The objective is to provide timely and effective training for ATC personnel. The successful candidate will have excellent management skills, a focused drive for continuous improvement, and strong technical skills with knowledge of current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
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. The selected candidate will support training requirements at the FAA Academy located in Oklahoma City OK.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Location OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, US
Date Posted 2025-10-23
Category Program Management
Subcategory Program Mgmt
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 No
Description
- ATTN FERS RETIREES Earnings received as an ATC Instructor, ATC Training Instructional Supervisor, or Academy Domain Manager working on this program are EXEMPT from the Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between the ages of 56 and 62.
This position will require the candidate to manage the overall scheduling and delivery of Terminal Radar (RTF, TSEW, TETRA) training support at the FAA Academy including effective communication with FAA and SAIC personnel, execution of the CTS Contract, management of human resources, assisting with the execution of all TRACON simulation training requirements supporting the FAA’s newest ATC students, as well as experienced FAA controllers, and adherence to the highest quality standards throughout the operation. The objective is to provide timely and effective training for ATC personnel. The successful candidate will have excellent management skills, a focused drive for continuous improvement, and strong technical skills with knowledge of current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
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. The selected candidate will support training requirements at the FAA Academy located in Oklahoma City OK.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- The Domain Manager (Academy) must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Controller Training Solutions (CTS) Instructor and/or Supervisor.
- CTS Supervisory experience at the FAA Academy is preferred, but not required.
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
- FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification is required.