Air Traffic Control Instructor at MIA - Quick Hire!

Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a renowned technology integrator providing full life-cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, and enterprise IT markets. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, SAIC supports the missions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by delivering top-notch air traffic control training and solutions. SAIC employs industry-leading technology and seasoned professionals to ensure the National Airspace System (NAS) operates safely and efficiently. Their Controller Training Solutions (CTS) division specializes in preparing air traffic controllers to meet the high standards required for managing thousands of daily flights in U.S. airspace. This role is based in Miami, Florida, at the Miami Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, a critical hub for the FAA overseeing dense air traffic in one of the country's busiest airspaces. The Air Traffic Control (ATC) Instructor position is a casual role designed for experienced professionals who are passionate about educating and mentoring air traffic control personnel. This position is critical in delivering classroom and simulation-based training to both novice and certified air traffic controllers. The instructor ensures that all training programs adhere to FAA standards and that students are well-prepared to manage air traffic safely and efficiently. This role involves hands-on instructional delivery, including scenario development for simulation platforms such as TSS, AT Coach, and SGET, allowing students to gain realistic and practical control experience. The role entails mentoring students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO), contributing to curriculum design, and supporting the FAA's overall air traffic control mission. Candidates must be highly familiar with current ATC automation and simulation systems and possess strong technical skills to operate and certify laboratories for radar and non-radar simulation training. The position requires a candidate with at least five years of experience controlling live traffic as an FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) or recent experience as a contract instructor in an FAA facility. Operational knowledge of the Miami ATCT/TRACON facility level or higher is essential. This is a day job position with no travel required, offering a unique opportunity for former FAA air traffic controllers, especially FERS retirees, as earnings from this role are exempt from supplemental annuity earnings limits. The employment type is casual, which includes on-call and temporary scheduling, providing flexibility for the right candidate. With no minimum clearance required at the start, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. This position offers an impactful career path for those wishing to continue contributing to the safe and efficient management of National Airspace System operations through training and mentorship.

• US citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Minimum five years of FAA Certified Professional Controller experience controlling live traffic or recent contract instructor experience at the same or higher ATC facility level
• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required
• Ability to obtain and maintain Instructor-II Simulation Laboratory Certification
• Strong technical aptitude with ATC automation and simulation systems
• Ability to work day shifts with no travel
• Casual employment including on-call and temporary availability