ZAU - Remote Pilot Operator

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

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position.

We are looking for a Casual, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidate to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Chicago ARTCC (ZAU) in Aurora, IL, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Job Description

The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. The RPO 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.
The candidate will be required to complete the following certifications: Classroom (pass test on airspace and procedures) and Lab (perform as a Remote Pilot Operator on all positions).
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.
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