Remote Pilot Operator - Full-Time

ClancyJG International; Olathe (KS); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ClancyJG International is seeking a candidate to work as an Air Traffic Control simulator operator in Olathe, Kansas. This role requires clear verbal communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to perform under pressure while assisting trainee air traffic controllers. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and a high school diploma. A typing speed of 40 WPM at 90% accuracy is required. Experience in aviation or ATC is beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 40 WPM at 90% accuracy minimum.
• Clear spoken English is essential.
• At least one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate simulated radar and voice communication systems during training exercises.
• Respond to voice instructions in real time while ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain consistent performance across training positions.

Skills

Fast, accurate data entry

Clear verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What this job is:

You’ll work inside high-fidelity Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulators, voicing the role of pilots and remote facilities so trainee air traffic controllers can practice on realistic traffic before they touch a live scope. When a student issues a clearance, you respond. When they give a heading, you read it back. You are the other side of the frequency.

This is a performance‑sensitive role. It requires fast, accurate data entry, clean verbal communication, and the ability to stay sharp under exactly the kind of pressure you’re generating for the trainee.

What you’ll do:

• Operate simulated radar and voice communication systems to portray pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high‑fidelity training exercises.
• Receive voice instructions from students, enter accurate data into the automated system, and respond using correct ATC phraseology in real time.
• Maintain consistent, realistic performance across multiple training positions.

After hire, you’ll complete two certifications: a Classroom cert covering airspace knowledge and procedures, and a Lab cert demonstrating RPO performance across all positions.

What you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Typing: 40 WPM at 90% accuracy, minimum
• Clear spoken English
• At least one year of work experience

About the Contract:

This position is located at the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZKC) in Olathe, Kansas. ZKC manages approximately 192,000 square miles of airspace across the central United States, including parts of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, and borders seven adjacent en‑route centers that handle transcontinental overflight traffic.

Aviation or ATC background is a plus but by no means required.