Remote Pilot Operator at DCA

Job Overview

Job : T2601588

Date Posted
:

Location
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Washington, DC, US

Category
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Information Technology – Computer Operator

Schedule
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Full-Time

Shift
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Day Job

Travel
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No

Minimum Clearance Required
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None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
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Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work
: _SITE

PLEASE NOTE This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position.

The RPO plays the role of the pilot and other controllers in the Air Traffic Controller training simulator. The RPO operates a combination of a simulated air traffic display and voice communication system to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises. RPOs receive voice commands from students, input proper entries into the automated system to simulate pilot actions, translate displayed information into appropriate ATC terminology, and respond to the student via the VCS utilizing 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 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 provide such services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current specialists. Contractor-provided instructional services are utilized at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its territories to meet training needs. SAIC must provide training and training-related support services as required for all types and levels of ATC facilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent and basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret materials such as diagrams and manuals, and to speak clearly and be understood.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 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 (strongly desired, but not required).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of FAA JO 7110.65 (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 familiarization or experience with pilot/controller communications or phraseology.

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