FAA Academy RTF ATC Training Instructional Supervisor

SAIC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Training Instructional Supervisor to lead on-site Air Traffic Controller training services at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. The role supervises contractor staff within the Terminal Radar Domain under the CTS program.

The ideal candidate has CPC ATCS experience, a high school diploma or GED, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. This is a full-time on-site position with potential for on-site work as required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• The Training Instructional Supervisor must have qualifications equivalent to those required of an Instructor within the area of expertise they will supervise.
• Candidates for this position shall have a minimum of 3 years of CPC ATCS experience in a FAA civilian TRACON or other equivalent civilian facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the activities of Contractor personnel providing support within a particular instructional area under this contract.
• Supervise on-site Air Traffic Controller training services in the Terminal Radar (RTF) Domain at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Ensure the training program is delivered to meet FAA standards and contract requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Academy Instructor experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPC certification

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2618576

Location Oklahoma City, OK, US

Date Posted 2026-10-29

Category Training

Subcategory Training Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

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 an experienced ATC supervisory candidate to fill a position as a Full-time, Training Instructional Supervisor on the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, supervising on-site Air Traffic Controller training services in the Terminal Radar (RTF) Domain, at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK.

The RTF Domain Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of Contractor personnel providing support within a particular instructional area under this contract.

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 required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• The Training Instructional Supervisor must have, as a minimum, qualifications equivalent to those required of an Instructor within the area of expertise they will supervise
• Candidates for this position shall have a minimum of 3 years of CPC ATCS experience in a FAA civilian TRACON or other equivalent civilian facility. This experience must have been at a facility equal to or exceeding an ATC facility level 7

Desired Skills And Experience

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred but is not required
• Prior Academy Instructor experience is strongly preferred

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.