ZAN Remote Pilot Operator

Anchorage, AK, United States • Posted June 02, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posted: June 02, 2026
Category: other-general
Application Deadline: June 09, 2026

Role Description

**Description**

+ **PLEASE NOTE:** This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position.

We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidate to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN) in Anchorage, AK, 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 utilizing proper phraseolo...

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