Minimum 5 years recent experience as a Certified Professional Controller in FAA facilities.
Instructor experience in both classroom and simulator laboratory settings is essential.
Current On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) certification with 3+ years of experience is required.
Knowledge and operational experience with ATC simulators is a plus.
Experience in curriculum design and development is desired.
ATC
Area Knowledge
Knowledge of current practices in Air Traffic Control and National Airspace System (NAS) operations.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality classroom and lab training to diverse air traffic controller students.
Provide mentorship to students and fellow instructors.
Design and develop curriculum materials for effective learning outcomes.
Ensure the training aligns with FAA standards and local facility needs.
Conduct classroom management and foster a positive instructor-student environment.
Maintain laboratory certification and facilitate effective lab instruction.
Benefits
Positive work environment focused on teamwork and creative problem-solving.
Emphasis on work/life balance.
Trust and respect for employees.
Opportunity for military retirees due to earnings exemptions.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Certified Air Traffic Control (ATC) Instructor II is a hands-on position that will require the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and lab based training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPC). The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching/platform skills and classroom management techniques, a student focused drive for continuous improvement and strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures. In addition, this more senior position will provide mentoring for students and other instructors as well as curriculum design and development expertise.
"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."
Competencies and Skills:
Candidate must be knowledgeable about current practices in Air Traffic Control and the current state of the NAS.
Instructor II trainees must be classroom certified by Facility Technical Liaison (FTL) within 60 calendar days after reporting for duty at the facility.
Laboratory certification: Certified Instructor II trainees must have the knowledge and skills for each laboratory (radar, non-radar, etc.) in which they will teach. All individuals hired for this position must complete a written knowledge test developed by the FAA for each position/sector to be taught. Each sector knowledge test will be graded by the Facility Technical Liaison for FAA designee, and the Certified Instructor II must be passed with a score of at least 70%.
Instructor II must be laboratory certified within the first 120 days calendar days of reporting for duty at the facility.
Ability to interface effectively with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel at all levels to ensure the training delivered at the local level is responsive to local needs, is comprehensive and of consistent high quality.
Exceptional customer service orientation
Outstanding communication skills
Ability to work productively with a wide range of people and co-workers
This is a Full-Time position
Requirements
Experience and Education:
Instructor II must have a minimum of five (5) years recent experience working as a Certified Professional Controller in an FAA air traffic control facility, within the ATC option for which application is made.
Experience must have been at a like-type and like or higher-level facility.
Instructor experience, both in the classroom and simulator laboratory (procedural and radar, is required.
Prior (or current) On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) certification coupled with at least 3+ years' experience in that role is required.
Operational experience with ATC simulators including scenario design and pseudo/remote pilot operations for one or more of the following systems is a plus: SYDIM, AT Coach and TSS.
Curriculum design and development experience is desired.
ATC "Area Knowledge" and experience at the specific local facility level is desired.
