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ZAU - Remote Pilot Operator

Aurora, IL · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

We are looking for a Casual, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidate to join the SAIC Controller ... Instructors) * Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is ...

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SAIC

ZAU - Remote Pilot Operator

Aurora, IL · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS, UAV ... Instructors) * Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is ...

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SAIC

RTC-IL Remote Pilot Operator

Elgin, IL · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

We are looking Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller ... Instructors) * Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is ...

SAIC

ZAU - Remote Pilot Operator

Aurora, IL · On-site +1

$40K - $80K/yr

We are looking for a Casual, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidate to join the SAIC Controller ... Instructors) * Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is ...

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SAIC

ZAU - Remote Pilot Operator

Aurora, IL · On-site +1

$40K - $80K/yr

We are looking for Part-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller ... Instructors) * Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is ...

New

SAIC

RTC-IL Remote Pilot Operator

Elgin, IL · On-site +1

$40K - $80K/yr

We are looking Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller ... Instructors) * Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is ...

Beacon Staffing

Instructional Designer - W2

Chicago, IL · Remote

$45/hr

... remote, and contract employees) of the organization. Primary Responsibilities: * Develop eLearning, instructor-led, and blended learning training materials, including facilitator support guides, end ...

Kaplan, Inc.

ACT Teacher - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$30 - $40/hr

Job Title ACT Teacher - Chicago, IL Kaplan is hiring ACT instructors willing to commute to Aurora ... Ability to work independently with a remote manager * Strive to help others achieve their goals

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ZAU - Remote Pilot Operator

SAIC

Aurora, IL • Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 224 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2615703

Location: Aurora, IL, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Computer Operator

Schedule: Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary)

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

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. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

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

  • Candidates for this position must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate basic computer proficiency. 

  • Candidates must possess an ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals and have the ability to speak clearly and be understood.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance, Instructions System Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Instructors)

  • Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is strongly desired, but not required

  • Effective oral and written communications skills

  • Working knowledge of the FAAO JO 7110.65 is strongly desired, but not required

  • Effective team building skills

  • MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

  • Basic familiarization of current technologic tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)

  • Basic familiarization or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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