Remote Pilot Operator, FAA Regional Training Site, Charlotte, NC
Location
Charlotte, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 22, 2026
**Description**
+ **PLEASE NOTE: This is** **NOT** **a UAS / UAV / RPV (aka 'Drone') Pilot / Operator position.**
We are looking for an experienced Controller Training Solutions (CTS) Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) to join the SAIC team providing air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) **at the FAA** **Regional Training Site located in Charlotte, NC.**
**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 t...
+ **PLEASE NOTE: This is** **NOT** **a UAS / UAV / RPV (aka 'Drone') Pilot / Operator position.**
We are looking for an experienced Controller Training Solutions (CTS) Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) to join the SAIC team providing air traffic controller training services for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) **at the FAA** **Regional Training Site located in Charlotte, NC.**
**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 t...