Engineering Planner - Air Traffic Control

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Leidos' National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) program is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Control professional to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Operations Support Group (OSG).

Based at the FAA Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas, this position provides air traffic expertise in support of airspace management, flight procedures, operational planning, and FAA initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review aeronautical charting packages, coordinate updates, and ensure charting cycle deadlines are met.
• Evaluate flight procedures, airspace changes, and technical proposals, providing recommendations and operational expertise.
• Assess the impact of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and General Notices (GENOTs), including support for VIP movement notices.
• Review facility directives, Letters of Agreement, and operational procedures for compliance with FAA requirements.
• Research and respond to air traffic inquiries from field facilities and FAA Headquarters.
• Support emergency and contingency planning, including Central Service Center Situation Room (SITROOM) operations.
• Coordinate airspace improvement initiatives, working with FAA facilities and stakeholders to develop solutions and track progress.
• Provide technical research and recommendations for congressional inquiries, high-visibility projects, and special assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Requires 8–12 years of relevant experience as an FAA Air Traffic Controller at a Level 4 or 5 facility.
• Ability to conduct technical research, evaluations, and studies and develop recommendations.
• Experience leading meetings and coordinating with regional and national FAA stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple FAA lines of business.
• Knowledge of FAA Air Traffic evaluation programs.
• Previous experience as an FAA Front-Line Manager.

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Original Posting:

October 22, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.