ATC Training Instructor II — Simulation Lab Expert

Science Applications International Corp.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIC's Controller Training Solutions team in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Part-time Air Traffic Control Instructor-II to support FAA training at the Birmingham ATCT/TRACON (BHM). The role emphasizes hands-on classroom and simulation training.

Requirements include US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust, five years FAA CPC experience, and a high school diploma or GED plus FAA CPC certification and eligibility for Instructor-II certifications. Target salary range $40,001–$80,000.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• CTS Instructor candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of FAA CPC experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility. Experience must have been at the same type and same or greater level of ATC facility as the Birmingham ATCT/TRACON (BHM).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and CPCs.
• Mentor students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO) as needed and participate in curriculum design and development.
• Obtain radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA ATC facilities within the NAS.

Skills

ATC simulation training

Teaching / instruction

Interfacing with FAA personnel

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA CPC certification

Tools

ATC simulators (TSS, AT Coach, SGET)

Job description

SAIC's Controller Training Solutions team in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Part-time Air Traffic Control Instructor-II to support FAA training at the Birmingham ATCT/TRACON (BHM). The role emphasizes hands-on classroom and simulation training.

Requirements include US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust, five years FAA CPC experience, and a high school diploma or GED plus FAA CPC certification and eligibility for Instructor-II certifications. Target salary range $40,001–$80,000.