Air Traffic Training SME – Part-Time, On-Call

Peraton

. Develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive air traffic and technical training programs supporting NAS modernization .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering comprehensive air traffic and technical training programs, with a strong focus on FAA air traffic operations and instructional design. Capable of translating complex technical information into effective training materials and assessments while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

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Air Traffic TrainingInstructional DesignTraining DevelopmentFAA Air Traffic Control OperationsPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Training Program ExecutionTraining Material DevelopmentLesson Plan CreationPerformance AssessmentVirtual Learning DevelopmentSimulation DesignJob Aid CreationFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsWritten Communication

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsStrong Communication

Industry Keywords

NAS ModernizationFAA Operational ProceduresTraining RisksGaps IdentificationContinuous Program Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive air traffic and technical training programs supporting NAS modernization
Translate FAA operational procedures, system requirements, and technical information into clear training
Develop or maintain instructor-led training, virtual learning, simulations, exercises, job aids, and performance-based assessments
Deliver classroom, virtual, and hands-on instruction to operational and technical personnel
Partner with FAA SMEs, engineers, system integrators, instructors, and program teams
Maintain training materials, curricula, schedules, qualification records, and required documentation
Provide subject matter expertise on FAA air traffic operations, procedures, and NAS environments
Identify training risks, gaps, and readiness concerns and develop mitigation strategies
Maintain accurate training records and drive continuous program improvements
Travel to CONUS and potentially OCONUS deployment locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
One of the following education/experience combinations: bachelor’s degree and 12 years’ relevant experience; master’s degree and 10 years’ experience; associate degree and 14 years’ experience; or high school diploma and 16 years’ experience
Experience in air traffic training, instructional design, technical training, training development, and/or training program execution
Strong working knowledge of FAA air traffic control operations, procedures, and terminology
Experience developing training materials, lesson plans, presentations, exercises, simulations, job aids, and/or performance assessments
Experience delivering instructor-led, virtual, and/or hands-on training
Strong facilitation, presentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to travel 50% in support of program requirements
Must reside within the contiguous United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work permitted
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply