TAC C2/Air Battle Manager SME

ATC is a professional consulting/training development and manufacturing company specializing in pilot, aircrew, ground-crew, and maintenance training solutions for rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and tilt-rotor aircraft operations. Since our inception in 2001, we have built an excellent reputation for designing, manufacturing, and implementing creative training solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and NAVAIRSYSCOM.

About the role

Aviation Training Consulting, LLC is seeking a current or former USN, USAF, or USMC TAC C2/Air Battle Manager Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Distributed Training Center (DTC) in O’Fallan, IL (Scott Air Force Base). The SME will apply operational knowledge of pilot doctrine, aircraft capabilities, and tactics to prepare realistic aircrew training scenarios and lead the execution of MAF Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events.

Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates mission briefings and debriefings as well as evaluates simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency.
• Collaborates with MAF Aircrew Training Device providers and customers to determine exercise requirements that enable units to meet the MAF DMO Program vision to enhance Global Reach through a network of live, virtual, and constructive training capabilities.
• Provides operational and tactical level experience in integrated employment of MAF DTC core missions, with specific expertise in fighter employment and fighter integration. Expertise in sister service core missions may be appropriate and requested for training joint customers.
• Analyzes and provides recommendations on issues dealing with disciplines such as military command control and communications, electronic warfare, weapon systems, contingency operations, Military Tactics Techniques and Procedures (MTTP), force planning, and training exercises.
• Coordinates with user community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives.
• Analyzes the conduct and results of operational user training, military maneuvers, or simulated wartime operations undertaken to maintain the capabilities of a force.
• Provides subject matter expertise to support DMO events and instructor-level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
• Compares, analyzes, and evaluates the relative merits of program designs and alternatives.
• Applies emerging doctrine and tactics, whether detailed in formal doctrinal changes or emanating from Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs), Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), or Force XXI activities, to system design and development.
• Creates and modifies mission planning materials to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
• Assesses the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements and doctrine.
• Prepares reports and briefs summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs and systems.
• Reports issues related to stimulation software applications and provides basic troubleshooting support.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 10 years relevant experience with High School Diploma.
• Current or previous TAC C2 experience, preferred within last 3 years.
• Must be familiar with Air Combat Command (ACC) Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Air Control Communication (AFTTP3-2.8).
• Must be a US citizen, currently hold and able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous or current Active Duty or Reserve TAC C2.
• Instructor or Evaluator experience.
• Experience in planning and executing Large Force Exercise training events.

Pay

Negotiations start at $127,000 annually.