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Air Traffic Control INSTRUCTOR II Syracuse, NY

3/27/2026

The Certified Air Traffic Control Instructor II is responsible for consistently delivering high-quality classroom and lab-based training to various students, including developmental and certified professional controllers. This senior role also involves providing mentoring and expertise in curriculum design and development.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
PenBay Technology Group LLC (PenBay) is a technology solutions provider for federal government clients specializing in agile web design and development, web content management, GIS, on-site IT support services and multimedia. PenBay is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Our PenBay team has extensive experience in the design, development, implementation, and support of web-based software and IT systems. PenBay is skilled at providing the consulting, design, programming, media, and support services you need to for effective digital solutions. Founded in 1999, PenBay has offices in Union Hall, Virginia, as well as on-site staff at client locations throughout the U.S. For federal government clients, we have several preferred contracting vehicles that help you do business with us as a prime contractor or team member.
About the Role

Description

PenBay Technology Group, LLC is an established technology company providing website/application development and other IT support services to the federal government. PenBay offers a positive work environment emphasizing teamwork, responsibility, open communication, and creative problem solving. We believe in work/life balance and treat employees with trust and respect.


Position Summary:

Certified Air Traffic Control (ATC) Instructor II is a hands-on position that will require the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and lab based training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPC). The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching/platform skills and classroom management techniques, a student focused drive for continuous improvement and strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulation systems and procedures. In addition, this more senior position will provide mentoring for students and other instructors as well as curriculum design and development expertise.


“ATTN FERS RETIREES: Earnings received as an ATC Instructor, ATC Training Instructional Supervisor, or Contractor Site Supervisor working on this program are EXEMPT from the Supplemental Annuity earnings limits for FERS retirees between the ages of 56 and 62.”


Competencies and Skills:

  • Candidate must be knowledgeable about current practices in Air Traffic Control and the current state of the NAS.
  • Instructor II trainees must be classroom certified by Facility Technical Liaison (FTL) within 60 calendar days after reporting for duty at the facility.
  • Laboratory certification: Certified Instructor II trainees must have the knowledge and skills for each laboratory (radar, non-radar, etc.) in which they will teach. All individuals hired for this position must complete a written knowledge test developed by the FAA for each position/sector to be taught. Each sector knowledge test will be graded by the Facility Technical Liaison for FAA designee, and the Certified Instructor II must be passed with a score of at least 70%.
  • Instructor II must be laboratory certified within the first 120 days calendar days of reporting for duty at the facility.
  • Ability to interface effectively with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel at all levels to ensure the training delivered at the local level is responsive to local needs, is comprehensive and of consistent high quality.
  • Exceptional customer service orientation
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to work productively with a wide range of people and co-workers

This is a Full-Time position

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Requirements

Experience and Education:

  • Instructor II must have a minimum of five (5) years recent experience working as a Certified Professional Controller in an FAA air traffic control facility, within the ATC option for which application is made.
  • Experience must have been at a like-type and like or higher-level facility.
  • Instructor experience, both in the classroom and simulator laboratory (procedural and radar, is required.
  • Prior (or current) On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) certification coupled with at least 3+ years’ experience in that role is required.
  • Operational experience with ATC simulators including scenario design and pseudo/remote pilot operations for one or more of the following systems is a plus: SYDIM, AT Coach and TSS.
  • Curriculum design and development experience is desired.
  • ATC “Area Knowledge” and experience at the specific local facility level is desired.


Key Skills
Air Traffic ControlClassroom TrainingLab Based TrainingTeaching SkillsPlatform SkillsClassroom ManagementTechnical SkillsATC AutomationSimulation SystemsCurriculum DesignMentoringNAS KnowledgeFAA InterfaceCustomer ServiceCommunication Skills
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EducationTransportationGovernment & Public SectorSecurity & Safety
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