Air Traffic Training Lead (Remote)

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an Air Traffic Training SME to design, deliver, and oversee training programs for NAS modernization. You will translate FAA procedures into engaging training and collaborate with FAA SMEs, engineers, and program teams to ensure accuracy and impact.

Responsibilities include developing LMS-aligned content, conducting instructor-led and virtual sessions, and maintaining training documentation. Travel up to 25–75% is expected to support deployments, with remote work allowed within the

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 years' relevant experience or Masters degree with 10 years experience or Associates degree with 14 years of experience or HS diploma with 16 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in air traffic training, instructional design, technical training, training development, and/or training program execution.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA air traffic control operations, procedures, and terminology.
• Experience developing training materials, lesson plans, presentations, exercises, simulations, job aids, and/or performance assessments.
• Experience delivering instructor-led, virtual, and/or hands‑on training.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25-75% in support of program and deployment requirements.
• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission‑critical environments.
• Previous experience as an Air Traffic Controller, FAA instructor, training specialist, or air traffic operations SME.
• Experience developing training for air traffic management, automation, surveillance, communications, navigation, information display, or other NAS‑related systems.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments, gap analyses, curriculum development, and training effectiveness evaluations.
• Experience developing or delivering simulation‑based and scenario-based training.
• Experience supporting large‑scale federal technology modernization or mission‑critical system deployments.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training technologies.
• Ability to translate complex operational and technical concepts into training that is clear and understandable to diverse audiences.
• Professional certifications or formal education in instructional design, adult learning, training development, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive air traffic and technical training programs supporting NAS modernization.
• Translate complex FAA procedures, system requirements, and technical information into clear training.
• Develop or maintain instructor-led training, virtual learning, simulations, exercises, job aids, and performance-based assessments.
• Deliver classroom, virtual, and hands-on instruction to operational and technical personnel.
• Partner with FAA SMEs, engineers, system integrators, instructors, and program teams to ensure training accurately reflects system functionality and operational procedures.
• Maintain training materials, curricula, schedules, qualification records, and other required training documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding FAA air traffic operations, procedures, and NAS environments.
• Identify training risks, gaps, and readiness concerns and work with program leadership to develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate training records and drive continuous program improvements.

Skills

Air traffic training

Instructional design

Training development

Training program execution

FAA procedures

Instructor-led training

Facilitation

Presentation

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience OR Master's with 10 years OR Associate with 14 years OR HS diploma with 16 years

Job description

Peraton seeks an Air Traffic Training SME to design, deliver, and oversee training programs for NAS modernization. You will translate FAA procedures into engaging training and collaborate with FAA SMEs, engineers, and program teams to ensure accuracy and impact.

Responsibilities include developing LMS-aligned content, conducting instructor-led and virtual sessions, and maintaining training documentation. Travel up to 25–75% is expected to support deployments, with remote work allowed within the