Denver, Air Traffic Control Instructor, FAA Regional Training Site

SAIC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,001 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking experienced FAA-trained Instructors to join our team at the FAA Regional Training Site in Denver, CO. The role supports ATC, TSEW, TETRA, and RTF training and instructional services for the FAA.

We require former FAA Tower Air Traffic Controllers with 3+ years CPC or equivalent ATCS experience and US citizenship able to obtain Public Trust clearance. Target salary range is $40,001–$80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years FAA CPC or equivalent Military ATCS experience in civilian/military ATCT or TRACON or equivalent facility.
• US Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

Skills

FAA CPC experience

TSEW

Level 11-12 experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2614913

Location Denver, CO, US

Date Posted 2026-07-24

Category Training

Subcategory Training Analyst

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 ORA_ON_SITE

Description

• ATTN FERS RETIREES Earnings received as an ATC Instructor, ATC Training Instructional Supervisor, or Contractor Site Supervisor working on this program are EXEMPT from the Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between the ages of 56 and 62.

We are looking for experienced, former FAA Tower Air Traffic Controllers to join the SAIC team providing ATC, TSEW, TETRA and RTF training, and instructional services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA Regional Training Site located in Denver, CO.

Job Description

SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 25,000+ employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

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.

Basic Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and
• Candidates for these instructor positions shall have a minimum of 3 years of FAA CPC or equivalent Military ATCS experience in a civilian/military ATCT or ATCT/TRACON or other equivalent civilian facility. This experience must have been at a facility equal to or exceeding an ATC facility level 7, up to and including level 9
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills

• Candidates with TSEW and/or Level 11-12 experience are also desired

Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.