Remote Pilot Operator at M98 - Minneapolis, United States - SAIC

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  • PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position.
  • We are looking for Part-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Minneapolis TRACON (M98), located in Minneapolis, MN, supporting air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Job Description: 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 radar display and voice communication system to simulate the actions and communication of pilots and remote ATC facilities during medium and high-fidelity training exercises.
  • 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.
  • They work in air traffic facilities of varying sizes, safely separating more than 50,000 aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) each day.
  • To provide such air traffic services, the FAA trains new air traffic control specialists and provides recurrent training to current air traffic control specialists.