RC-135 Operations Training Specialist

About the role

Provide academic, simulator, and inflight training to back-end ISR crews for models RC/TC/WC/OC-135 fleets commensurate with requirements stipulated by current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aircraft manufacturer technical orders, DoD/USAF Higher Headquarters (HHQ) local guidance, and applicable syllabi. Back-end training may include non-ISR-related aircrew duties such as safety or emergency procedures but is focused on ISR-related crew duties.

Provide in-depth data and analysis of training accomplishment, needs, current status, and effectiveness via daily and monthly metrics specific to Programmed Flying Training (PFT) scheduled versus accomplished, effective versus non-effective and other variables as required by the Combat Training Squadron (CTS)/FTU) leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, simulator, and inflight training to back-end ISR crews for models RC/TC/WC/OC-135 fleets commensurate with requirements stipulated by current FAA, ICAO, aircraft manufacturer technical orders, DoD/USAF Higher Headquarters (HHQ) local guidance, and applicable syllabi.
• Back-end training may include non-ISR-related aircrew duties such as safety or emergency procedures but is focused on ISR-related crew duties.
• Provide in-depth data and analysis of training accomplishment, needs, current status, and effectiveness via daily and monthly metrics specific to Programmed Flying Training (PFT) scheduled versus accomplished, effective versus non-effective and other variables as required by the Combat Training Squadron (CTS)/FTU) leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience—or an associate degree with 6+ years of experience. (Equivalent experience & certs may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• Ability to maintain all requirements to fly as an instructor onboard the RC-135 aircraft. This includes completing all annual training, maintaining a current flight physical, and re-accomplishing an evaluation for the position every 18 months
• RC-135 experience in the last few years.
• CFIC Certification
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance on day 1.

Qualifications

• Expertise in airborne analyst, internal intelligence operator, airborne mission supervisor, datalink operator, or electronic warfare officer roles.
• Experience with tactical coordinator (TC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Air Combat Command’s (ACC) innovative Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used for ISR training.
• Ability to analyze and interpret training data.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

At Leidos, we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Roth IRA matching
• Retirement savings plan

Pay

$65,650.00 - $118,675.00

Schedule

Full-time