ATC Tower Contractor Site Supervisor

Job 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 Atlanta Regional Office located in College Park, GA, supporting air traffic controller Tower Initial Qualification training.

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

Desired Skills:

• Tower experience at a level 9 or above 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

About Us

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