Remote Pilot Operator at ATL
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73116, USA
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, IT Specialist
Overview
Minimum Clearance Required None
Job
Location OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, US
Date Posted
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Computer Operator
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work No
DescriptionThe RPO role is part of the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Atlanta ATCT (ATL) in Hapeville, GA, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The RPO acts as the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. The RPO operates a simulated radar display and voice communication system to simulate pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises.
RPOs receive voice commands from students, input entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions, translate information into appropriate ATC terminology, and respond to students via the VCS using proper phraseology.
The candidate will be required to complete the following certifications:
Classroom (pass test on airspace and procedures) and Lab (perform as a Remote Pilot Operator on all positions).
The FAA is responsible for ensuring that air traffic control specialists provide safe and professional service. 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 provide air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training.
The FAA utilizes contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities to meet training needs. SAIC must provide training and training-related support services for all types and levels of ATC facilities.
- Operate as a Remote Pilot Operator in air traffic controller training scenarios within a high-fidelity simulator environment.
- Interact with students by receiving voice commands, input proper entries into the automated system, and use appropriate ATC terminology.
- Monitor simulated radar displays and voice communication systems to support training objectives.
- Respond to student inquiries and maintain accurate training records as required.
- US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and basic computer proficiency; ability to read and interpret diagrams and manuals; clear and understandable spoken communication
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (Multimedia Developers, Quality Assurance, Instruction System Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Instructors)
- Experience and certification in ATC Tower, TRACON or En Route simulation lab is strongly desired, but not required
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Working knowledge of the FAA JO 7110.65 is strongly desired, but not required
- Effective team building skills
- MS Office Suite Proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Basic familiarity with current technological tools (tablets, notebooks, applications, etc.)
- Basic familiarity or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology
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