ATC Radar Simulator Operator: Shape the Next-Gen Controllers

Saic; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a full-time Radar Simulator Operator to join the Controller Training Solutions team at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. You will support training for new-hire En Route Controllers using the ATC simulation platform.

You will assist in initial qualification training and may contribute to other courses, ISD projects, and course development or maintenance. Certification as a Radar Simulator Operator is required after passing tests.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Air Traffic Controller training (student, instructor, or support staff).
• Experience with air traffic simulation platforms (ERAM or comparable Radar simulators) within the last 5 years.
• Experience as an FAA certified Radar Air Traffic Controller at an ATC Level 10 or above FAA facility which could be from either a live traffic or in a simulated air traffic environment.
• In lieu of the experience above, the RSO may have held a U.S. military controller certification and had both experience and training in En Route Airspace and Operations, Radar Control and Air Traffic Simulation.
• U.S. military, civilian or international Air Traffic Control Operations training is required.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and training of FAA new-hire En Route Air Traffic Controllers in the training simulator.
• Assist in the conduct and administration of the Initial En Route Qualification Training course.
• Participate in the conduct or administration of other courses and ISD projects, including development, revision, and maintenance of ATC Training Courses.
• Achieve Radar Simulator Operator Certification by passing written and lab performance tests.

Skills

ATC training experience

Radar simulation platforms

FAA certification (Radar ATC)

Public Trust clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERAM

Radar simulators

Job description

SAIC is seeking a full-time Radar Simulator Operator to join the Controller Training Solutions team at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. You will support training for new-hire En Route Controllers using the ATC simulation platform.

You will assist in initial qualification training and may contribute to other courses, ISD projects, and course development or maintenance. Certification as a Radar Simulator Operator is required after passing tests.