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FAA Academy - FT - Air Traffic Basics Instructor-I

FAA Academy - FT - Air Traffic Basics Instructor-I

SAIC

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver classroom instruction for Air Traffic Basics courses to developmental air traffic control students.

  • Conduct and administer Course 50043, Air Traffic Basics (Terminal), Course 50143, Air Traffic Basics (En Route), and/or Course 50043001 Air Traffic Basics TRACON.

  • Participate in the conduct or administration of Human Performance for ATC (HPATC) or other courses and in the development, revision, and maintenance of ATC Training Courses.

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Job description

Job ID: 2612792

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-20

Category: Training

Subcategory: Training Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Rotating

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

  • ATTENTION 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 experienced aviation professionals to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, supporting Air Traffic Controller Training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), serving in the position of Full-time, Air Traffic Basics : Instructor-I, onsite at the FAA Academy, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Aviators, as well as former U.S. Civilian and/or U.S. Military Air Traffic Controllers are encouraged to apply.

The CTS Academy ATC Basics Instructor-I is a hands-on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom instruction to a wide variety of developmental air traffic control students.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to demonstrate strong knowledge, skills and experience with current ATC requirements, rules and procedures, and must be able to obtain and maintain ATC Instructor-I certification at the FAA Academy.

These instructors will primarily conduct and administer Course 50043, Air Traffic Basics (Terminal), Course 50143, Air Traffic Basics (En Route), and/or Course 50043001 Air Traffic Basics TRACON, which deal with aviation topics such as aerodynamics, aviation charts, and airport marking.  They may also participate in the conduct or administration of Human Performance for ATC (HPATC) or other courses and/or in ISD projects, to include the development, revision, and maintenance of ATC Training Courses.

The Federal Aviation Administration 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 workforce plays an essential role in fulfilling this responsibility.

To provide such air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current air traffic control specialists. To ensure these training needs are met, the FAA utilizes Contractor-provided instructional services at the FAA Academy and FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories.

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 Qualifications:

A. Be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
B. Have 3 years of experience as a certified flight instructor, OR
C. Be an instrument-rated pilot plus have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an instructor in an equivalent position, OR
D. Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a facility certified Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) in either a U.S. Civilian or U.S. Military Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility plus have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an instructor in an equivalent position

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Direct experience as a certified ATC Instructor at the FAA Academy is preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure the delivery of training services meet the needs of the local facility, as well as the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission is highly desired
  • Experience delivering excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement, is strongly preferred but not required

Education:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required

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