Remote Pilot Operator - RPO

Smart1 Management; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid holidays/time off

Job summary

Smart1 Management Solutions, LLC is seeking a Remote Pilot Operator (RPO-EnRoute) to support the Controller Training Solutions team, partnered with SAIC at the Jacksonville ARTCC, for FAA training simulators.

The RPO inputs pilot actions, translates data into ATC terminology, and communicates with students via the VCS, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. US citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and certification in ATC simulation lab may be beneficial.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of FAA JO 7110.65.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic familiarity with pilot/controller communications or phraseology.

Responsibilities

• Operate the air traffic controller training simulator as a Remote Pilot Operator.
• Input relevant entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions.
• Translate displayed information into proper ATC terminology.
• Respond to students via voice communication system using correct phraseology.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team

ATC tower/tracon/en-route

Effective communication

FAA JO 7110.65 knowledge

Team building

Pilot-controller phraseology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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West Columbia, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1074

Smart1 Management Solutions, LLC is a small, woman-owned consulting firm that provides business and management consulting services to nonprofits, local, state, and federal governments. We are looking for aRemote Pilot Operator (RPO- EnRoute) to join our Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, partnering with SAIC at the Jacksonville ARTCC, supporting the air traffic controller training for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

TheRPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. TheRPO operates a combination of a simulated radar display and voice communication system to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises.RPOs receive voice commands from students, input proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions, translate displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology, and respond to the student via the VCS utilizing proper phraseology.

Required Qualifications:

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

Education:

• High School Diploma

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance, Instructions System Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Instructors)
• Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Working knowledge of the FAAO JO 7110.65
• Effective team building skills
• Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)
• Basic familiarization or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays/time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)