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Allegiant

Structures Repair Engineer

Las Vegas, NV

$80K - $100K/yr

Experience developing Engineering documentation from FAA and OEM documents. Job Duties * Ensures that all structural repairs/alterations performed to the aircraft are properly classified and ...

Allegiant

Structures Repair Engineer

Las Vegas, NV

Experience developing Engineering documentation from FAA and OEM documents. Job Duties Ensures that all structural repairs/alterations performed to the aircraft are properly classified and supported ...

Socket.dev

Structures Repair Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Experience developing Engineering documentation from FAA and OEM documents. Job Duties * Ensures that all structural repairs/alterations performed to the aircraft are properly classified and ...

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An FAA Engineer is a professional responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of aircraft and aviation systems. They work with aviation manufacturers, airlines, and regulatory bodies to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Their duties may include reviewing engineering designs, conducting safety assessments, and overseeing certification processes.

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Air Traffic Control Instructor, FAA Regional Training Site, Las Vegas, NV

SAIC

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

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Job description

Job ID: T2509702
Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
Date Posted: 2026-03-05
Category: Training
Subcategory: Training Analyst
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
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  • 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 experienced, former FAA TRACON Air Traffic Controllers to join the SAIC team providing ATC, TSEW, TETRA and RTF training, and instructional services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA Regional Training Site located in Las Vegas, NV.
Job Description:
SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 25,000+ employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.
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
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Basic Requirements:
Candidates for these positions must have:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and
  • A minimum of 3 years of CPC ATCS experience in a FAA TRACON
    • NOTE: This experience must have been at a TRACON equal to or exceeding an FAA ATC Level-10 facility
  • ship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills:
  • Candidates with TSEW and/or Level 11-12 experience are also desired

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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