Remote Flight Simulator Pilot for ATC Training

All Aviation Jobs; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC CTS is seeking a Casual Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) to join the training team at the Chicago ARTCC (ZAU) in Aurora, IL. The RPO role involves operating a simulated radar display and voice systems to emulate pilots and remote ATC facilities during training exercises.

Candidates will complete classroom and lab certifications focused on airspace procedures and remote-pilot operations. SAIC provides mission-critical training support for FAA air traffic control training programs.

Qualifications

• Classroom and lab certifications required: airspace & procedures, remote-pilot operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a simulated radar display and voice communications to mimic pilots and remote ATC facilities during training.
• Receive voice commands from students and enter entries to simulate pilot actions with proper ATC phrasing.
• Translate information into ATC terminology and respond via voice communication system during exercises.

Job description

SAIC CTS is seeking a Casual Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) to join the training team at the Chicago ARTCC (ZAU) in Aurora, IL. The RPO role involves operating a simulated radar display and voice systems to emulate pilots and remote ATC facilities during training exercises.

Candidates will complete classroom and lab certifications focused on airspace procedures and remote-pilot operations. SAIC provides mission-critical training support for FAA air traffic control training programs.