TITLE: Air Traffic Control (ATC) Technical Training Instructor
LOCATION: Pope Field, NC; Pope Army Airfield at Ft Liberty
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site
POSITION SUMMARY
Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking an ATC Technical Training Instructor to perform all technical training instructor classroom-related activities, practical labs, and Air Traffic Control simulator operations for combat control students at the 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, NC. Instructors will be prepared to support all facets of ATC simulator operations, including scenario development, software programming, software & hardware maintenance, & creation of lessons representative of realistic operational situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):
- Instructors will work in alignment with Special Warfare Training Squadron active-duty Combat Controller/SW Instructors teaching basic Air Traffic Control skills (3-level) to Combat Control students.
- Instruct students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic levels via classroom and performance training.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Air Traffic Control course materials to ensure they meet career field training requirements.
- Plan, develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive and effective training program.
- Maintain professional and technical proficiency and accomplish special projects related to specialty area, to include staff surveillance visits to various training activities.
- Achieve and maintain CCAF-Instructor qualification status.
- Document processes and provide continual process improvement.
- Comply with company standard operating policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructors with previous or current Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 1C1XX or equivalent from other branches of the Armed Forces qualify for this position.
- Associate degree or higher is required, preferably relevant to ATC and Airway Science
- Operational Air Traffic Control experience, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Oversight (AOV) credentialed, ATC operators (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine or civilian) with a Control Tower Operator (CTO) Rating is required.
- USAF Basic Instructor Course (BIC), or equivalent is required.
- ATC instructors must have the ability to operate a simulator system and have or obtain administrative rights to ADACEL Software or equivalent software/hardware.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to work at all levels of the organization.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must have had an Honorable Discharge from the military (if applicable).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in MS Office related software.
- Experience with general maintenance and record keeping.
- Demonstrated instructional experience, preferably within the Air Education and Training Command (AETC).
- Strong focus on quality, with the ability to work independently and achieve high performance under limited supervision.
- Proven track record of delivering results efficiently, even with limited time and resources.
- Adaptability to dynamic environments and openness to continuous learning and professional growth.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to work in austere conditions, indoors or outdoors, with varying work shifts.
- Must be able to carry up to 30 pounds for 500 yards in woodland or wilderness conditions.
- Must be able to work in classroom conditions (on-site) for normal workdays, sitting or standing for long periods.
*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*
ABOUT US
At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.