Air Traffic Controller Ins II - DAB

Air Traffic Control Instructor II (Terminal Radar Tower and TRACON)

Smart1 Management Solutions is a premier women-owned small business (8a) that provides technical and management expertise to support mission critical objectives. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies to solve their challenges and deliver solutions that generate the most value.

We are looking for an experienced Full-Time Air Traffic Control Instructor II (Terminal Radar Tower and TRACON) to join our Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team, partnering with SAIC at DAB to support air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The CTS Instructor is a hands-on position that requires the candidate to deliver the highest quality classroom effectively and consistently and/or simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and Certified Professional Controllers (CPC).

The FAA is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide the flying public with a high level of safety and professionalism. A well-training 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, safety separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) each day.

In order 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.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• The CTS Instructor must have a minimum of five (5) years of FAA 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 (or greater) level of ATC facility as the (Daytona Beach-DAB).
• The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. This position will provide mentoring for student and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO) as well as participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate must demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable for obtaining radar and/or non-radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities with the US National Airspace System.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification is required with the ability to obtain and maintain Instructor II Simulation Laboratory Certification.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the (DAB ATCT) is preferred but not required.
• Operational Experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulation platforms(e.g. TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.).
• 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 and the FAA's overall Air Traffic Control mission is highly desired.
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student-focused drive for continuous improvement.

Smart1 Management Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.