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Denver, Air Traffic Control Instructor-I, FAA Regional Training Site

SAICDenver, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your extensive air traffic control expertise to shape the future of aviation safety as an instructor at the FAA Regional Training Site in Denver, Colorado. You'll contribute to developing skilled professionals within a renowned organization, enjoying a competitive salary and the flexibility of a remote work option. This role is ideal for experienced controllers passionate about training and mentorship, offering a rewarding career path in a critical sector. Apply today to make a significant impact on national airspace safety!

Quick Overview

Salary
$40.0k - $80k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
Denver, CO, United States
Posted
9 hours ago

Job Description

Job ID: 2616366

Location: Denver, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

Category: Training

Subcategory: Training Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

We are looking for experienced, former FAA Tower Air Traffic Controllers to join the SAIC team providing ATC, TSEW, TETRA and RTF training, and instructional services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the FAA Regional Training Site located in Denver, CO.

Job Description:

SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 25,000+ employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

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. 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. The FAA utilizes Contractor-provided instructional services at FAA ATC facilities throughout the U.S. and its Territories to ensure these training needs are met. The scope of the contractor-provided services includes all training and training program support to successfully train and prepare students to become fully certified air traffic controllers. SAIC must provide training and training related support services as required for all types and levels of ATC facilities.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Candidates for these positions must have:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and
  • Candidates for these instructor positions shall have a minimum of 3 years of FAA CPC or equivalent Military ATCS experience in a civilian/military ATCT or ATCT/TRACON or other equivalent civilian facility.
  • ship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance


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 is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

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