ZKC Contractor Site Supervisor

Science Applications International Corp.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks an experienced Contractor Site Supervisor (CSS) to lead the CTS training program at the Kansas City ARTCC (ZKC) in Olathe, KS.

This full-time role oversees the delivery of contract training and training support, coordinating with FAA and contract personnel to ensure successful execution of the CTS contract. The ideal candidate will have five+ years CPC experience, US citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years recent Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic or recent contract Instructor experience at an FAA facility.
• US Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• CPC certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall delivery of contract training and training support at the facility.
• Communicate effectively with FAA and contract personnel and oversee CTS contract performance and finances.
• Develop and maintain training material; conduct training and support training administration.
• Adhere to the highest quality standards to provide timely and effective training for ATC personnel.
• Demonstrate strong teaching/platform skills, classroom management, and knowledge of ATC automation and simulation systems.

Skills

CPC experience

Public Trust clearance

US Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPC certification

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 ATC supervisory candidate to fill a position as a Full-time, Contractor Site Supervisor (CSS) on the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team providing air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), at the Kansas City ARTCC (ZKC) in Olathe, KS.

This position will require the candidate to manage the overall delivery of contract training and training support at the facility. Responsibilities include effective communications with FAA and contract personnel, execution of the CTS contract, performance and financial management of human and budgetary resources, assisting with the development of training plans, development and maintenance of training material, conducting training, supporting training administration, and adhering to the highest quality standards throughout the operation. The objective is to provide timely and effective training for ATC personnel. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching/platform skills and classroom management techniques, a student focused drive for continuous improvement, and strong technical skills and knowledge of current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures.

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• The Contractor Site Supervisor must have a minimum of five (5) years recent Certified Professional Controller (CPC) experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility. The recent experience must have been in a similar level facility


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

Desired Skills:

• ATC “Area Knowledge” and experience at the Kansas City ARTCC (ZKC) is strongly desired but not required


• Curriculum development experience


• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or managerial experience is preferred

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)


• Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.