DSM Remote Pilot Operator

SAIC

fulltime Air Transportation Workers
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Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Posted
June 19, 2026

Job Description

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  • 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 approp...