AVP Remote Pilot Operator

SAIC; Avoca (Luzerne County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a full-time Remote Pilot Operator for the Controller Training Solutions team at AVP in Avoca, PA, supporting FAA training services. The role involves operating a simulated radar/voice system to mirror pilot actions and ATC communications within high-fidelity scenarios.

You will input data into the simulator, translate visuals into correct phraseology, and respond to students using accurate terminology, ensuring training integrity.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and basic computer proficiency.
• Candidates must read and interpret diagrams and manuals and speak clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate the simulated radar display and voice comms to mimic pilots and remote ATC.
• Input entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions.
• Translate displayed information into ATC phraseology.
• Respond to students via VCS using proper terminology.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

ATC phraseology familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position.

We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Intl ATCT/TRACON (AVP) in Avoca, PA , supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Job Description:

The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. The RPO operates a combination of a simulated radar display and voice communication system to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises. RPOs receive voice commands from students, input proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions, translate displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology, and respond to the student via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Candidates for this position must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate basic computer proficiency.
• Candidates must possess an ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals and have the ability to speak clearly and be understood.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance, Instructions System Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Instructors)
• Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is strongly desired, but not required
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Working knowledge of the FAAO JO 7110.65 is strongly desired, but not required
• Effective team building skills
• MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)
• Basic familiarization or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology