Airlift Operations SME-Non Flying Pilot

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, performs and manages NGAL operational analysis ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, AMC and AFLCMC policies and regulations
• Leverages extensive strategic and tactical airlift experience to shape system requirements
• Provides expert operational analysis to inform the Government-led Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) capability development team
• Cookes with cross-organizational teams, including Air Staff, MAJCOM headquarters, Systems Program Office and operational stakeholders to ensure program objectives are met
• Leverage extensive background in aircraft operations, flight planning, and mission execution to deliver draft Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) and System Attributes and Requirements Document (SARD) documentation
• Monitor analysis progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Prepare and present detailed analysis results, analysis summaries and status reports as required to senior AMC leadership and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Prior military airlift pilot experience required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in aircraft operations, flight planning and airlift mission execution within the DoW
• In-depth knowledge of DoW policies, procedures, and regulations related to flight operations
• MAJCOM experience in A3, A5/A8 or equivalent
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Three or more years of experience in Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC)
• Three or more years of experience in SAF/AQ, HAF/A3, HAF/A5 and/or HAF/A8
• Experience working with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and documentation
• Knowledge of DoW 5000.02 and AFLCMC Policies, Processes, and Procedures