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Air Traffic Control Instructor-II at DEN

Saic, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Air Traffic Control Instructor-II at DEN Job ID: 2512610

Location:

DENVER, CO, United States

Date Posted:

Dec 24, 2025

Category:

Training

Subcategory:

Training Analyst

Schedule:

Part-Time

Shift:

Day Job

Travel:

No

Minimum Clearance Required:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work:

On-Site

Benefits:

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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,

Part-time, Air Traffic Control Instructor

to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the

Denver ATCT (DEN) , located in

Denver, CO , supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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

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 who work in facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) each day.

To fulfill these services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current specialists. The FAA uses contractor‑provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its territories to meet these training needs. The contractor’s services include all training and training program support to successfully train students to become fully certified air traffic controllers. SAIC must provide these training and related support services for all types and levels of ATC facilities.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

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

The CTS Instructor candidate 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

Denver ATCT (DEN) .

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems, and procedures. This position will provide mentoring for students and Remote Pilot Operators (RPO) and participate in curriculum design and development. The candidate must also demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain radar and/or non‑radar simulation laboratory certifications at FAA air traffic control facilities within the U.S. National Airspace System.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Direct experience as a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at the

Denver ATCT (DEN)

is preferred but not required.

Operational experience with ATC simulators, including scenario design for platforms such as TSS, AT Coach, SGET, etc.

Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with FAA personnel at all levels to ensure delivery of training services meets the needs of the local facility and the FAA’s overall Air Traffic Control mission.

Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and/or platform skills, classroom management techniques, and a student‑focused drive for continuous improvement.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

FAA Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required

with the ability to obtain and maintain

Instructor-II

Simulation Laboratory Certification.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities.

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