P80 Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

Saic; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is seeking a Full-time Air Traffic Control Instructor for the Portland TRACON (P80) in Oregon. The role involves supporting FAA air traffic controller training services, delivering classroom and hands-on lab training, and mentoring students.

Applicants should have at least five years of experience as a FAA Certified Professional Controller and must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as FAA CPC certification. Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of five (5) years of FAA CPC experience controlling live traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance is required.
• Direct experience as CPC at Portland TRACON (P80) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and simulation lab training to various students.
• Mentor students and RPOs and participate in curriculum design.
• Ensure training services meet needs of local facilities and FAA.

Skills

Effective teaching and platform skills

Strong technical skills with ATC systems

Classroom management techniques

Student-focused continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC)

Tools

ATC automation and simulation systems

Job description

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, Full‑time, Air Traffic Control Instructor to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Portland TRACON (P80) in Portland, OR, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures. This position may provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), and may participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must 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.

The CTS Instructor is a hands‑on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

The 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 Portland TRACON (P80).

Desired Skills and Experience

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the Portland TRACON (P80) is preferred but not required.
• Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms (e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• Demonstrated 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.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student‑focused drive for continuous improvement.

Education

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