DSM Remote Pilot Operator
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 22, 2026
**Description**
+ **PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position.**
We are looking for **Casual, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO)** candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the **Des Moines Intl ATCT/TRACON (DSM) in Des Moines, IA,** 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. 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 utilizi...
+ **PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position.**
We are looking for **Casual, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO)** candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the **Des Moines Intl ATCT/TRACON (DSM) in Des Moines, IA,** 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. 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 utilizi...