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Instructor II (Field) - KICT

Wichita, KS · On-site

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of CPC experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility. * Experience must have been at the same type and ...

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Instructor II (Field) - KICT

ADACEL TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Wichita, KS

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Adacel Technical Services, Inc. (ATS) provides a complete set of on-site training services for aerospace and defense markets.  Services include instructional delivery, simulation operation and maintenance, Instructional System Design, and training support. 

The Instructor II (Field) will conduct and administer various classroom courses conducted at FAA’s Field sites. The Instructor I (Field) may be qualified to teach multiple courses and conduct simulation training. They may also participate in Instructional Systems Design projects, to include the development, revision, and maintenance of ATC Training Courses, and Scenario Development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Candidates for these positions must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of CPC experience controlling live traffic, or recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility.
  • Experience must have been at the same type and same level of ATC facility (e.g. Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON)), requesting training support.
  • Must be able to obtain ATC Simulator Certification for facility requesting training support.
  • Must be able to pass Government background investigation

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 years of Certified Professional Controller experience controlling live traffic OR recent experience as a contract Instructor at an FAA facility.
  • Recent experience must have been at the same type and same level of Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility [e.g., Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON)], requesting training support.
  • Must be able to obtain ATC Simulator Certification for facility requesting training support.
  • Must be able to pass Government background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

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