Air Traffic Training Lead SME

Evans Inc.

$155K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of air traffic control (ATC) training experience in En Route & Oceanic and/or Terminal environments.
  • 20 years of relevant experience, with acceptable education substitutions for experience.
  • Air traffic control operational and technical experience in domestic or oceanic settings.
  • Experience as a senior air traffic control system specialist collaborating with the FAA.
  • Background in acquisition and program management for FAA-related projects.
  • Consulting experience in government contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the training subgroup to develop and coordinate air traffic training requirements.
  • Create training plans, curricula, and materials for new systems and operational changes.
  • Align training content with FAA operational standards through collaboration with experts.
  • Facilitate meetings while documenting action items and decisions for program leaders.
  • Ensure technical accuracy and compliance of training materials with FAA standards.
  • Conduct training needs assessments and identify gaps for air traffic initiatives.
  • Monitor subgroup milestones and report on risks or issues that arise.

Benefits

  • Promotes work-life integration.
  • Offers professional development and educational assistance.
  • Provides annual bonuses and peer recognition programs.
  • Includes paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Includes Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with full company contribution and immediate vesting.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Evans is hiring an Air Traffic Training Lead SME to lead training subgroup for a complex and significant airspace modernization initiative. You will lead the development and coordination of air traffic training materials and strategies, working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure training products meet FAA operational and certification standards.
  • Lead training group efforts to identify, develop, and coordinate air traffic training requirements associated with program initiatives.
  • Develop training plans, curricula, and materials in support of new systems, procedures, or operational changes affecting air traffic controllers.
  • Coordinate with the FAA Academy, field facilities, and subject matter experts to align training content with operational requirements.
  • Facilitate subgroup meetings, capturing action items, decisions, and status updates for program leadership.
  • Review and validate training materials for technical accuracy and alignment with FAA training standards.
  • Support training needs assessments and gap analyses for air traffic-related initiatives.
  • Track training subgroup milestones and deliverables, escalating risks and issues as needed.
  • Prepare status reports and briefing materials summarizing training subgroup progress.


Requirements

The following are skills that are specific to this role:
  • Prior Air Traffic Control training experience in an En Route & Oceanic and/or Terminal operational environment.
  • 20 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in any field counts for 5 years. An Associate of Arts/Science with 15 years of Air Traffic Control (ATC) active, full performance level experience, or 20 years of Air Traffic Control (ATC) active, full performance level experience, in lieu of degree, is required. 10 Years equivalent ATC experience in the U.S. Military or international control environment is acceptable. Associate's degree with 10 years of Air Traffic Control (ATC) active, full performance level experience, or 15 years of Air Traffic Control (ATC) active, full performance level experience is required, in lieu of degree. Five years equivalent ATC experience in the U.S. Military or international control environment is acceptable.
  • Air traffic control technical and operational work experience as a domestic or oceanic air traffic controller in an En Route & Oceanic or Terminal operational environment.
  • Experience as a senior level air traffic control system specialist assisting the FAA in coordinating activities with air traffic requirements and operations personnel.
  • Acquisition and program management experience for FAA program offices or similar organizations.
  • Prior experience consulting within a government contracting environment, preferred


We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:
  • Supporting Work-Life Integration
  • Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans' Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Compensation

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $ 155,000 to $180,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Evans's total compensation package for employees.

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