FAA Academy - En Route - Air Traffic Control Instructor-III

SAIC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC's Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team is seeking experienced En Route Instructor-III candidates to join onsite at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, to support air traffic controller training services for the FAA.

The CTS Instructor role is hands-on, delivering high-quality simulation laboratory and classroom training; you may conduct Course 50148001 Initial En Route Qualification Training and contribute to ISD projects and course development.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum 3 years CPC ATCS experience in a civilian FAA ARTCC or equivalent.
• Experience as FAA CPC ATCS or first-level supervisory ATCS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality simulation lab and classroom training.
• Assist in conduct/administration of Course 50148001.
• Contribute to development, revision, maintenance of ATC training courses.
• Support ISD projects related to training programs.

Skills

ATCS experience

CPC supervision

Public Trust eligibility

Education

High school diploma

FAA CPC certification

En Route Instructor Certification eligibility

Job description

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Schedule: Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary)

Shift: Rotating

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, En Route, Air Traffic Control Instructor-III candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team onsite at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Full-time, Part-time, and Casual positions available.

The CTS Instructor is a hands‑on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality simulation laboratory and/or classroom training to a wide variety of students.

Candidates selected for these positions will primarily assist in the conduct and administration of Course 50148001, Initial En Route Qualification Training. They may also participate in the conduct or administration of other courses and/or in ISD projects, to include the development, revision, and maintenance of ATC Training Courses.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Candidates for these instructor positions must have a minimum of 3 years of CPC ATCS experience in a civilian FAA ARTCC or other equivalent civilian facility. This experience must have been at a facility equal to or exceeding an FAA ATC-10 facility. In addition, candidates for these positions must have previously held the position of FAA CPC ATCS or first‑level supervisory ATCS.

Desired Skills And Experience

Successful candidates should

• Be able to demonstrate the ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission is highly desired.
• Be able to demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.
• Be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining radar and/or non‑radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student‑focused drive for continuous improvement.
• Have operational experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. SGET, etc.).

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required with the ability to obtain and maintain En Route Instructor‑III Simulation Laboratory Certification.