Airborne Sensor Operator
About The Position
Leidos is seeking an Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) to support a manned ISR program based CONUS. The role involves providing contracted aircrew services for an ISR aircraft, delivering imagery and multi-source data for real-time and after-action analysis. The ASO will be responsible for assessing targets using full motion video and distributing multi-source information via on-board aircraft communication systems. This position requires maturity, skill, and experience to function safely and effectively as an aircrew member in a tactical ISR environment, operating E/O IR sensors and communications equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience or 700 flight hours as an aircrew member on a multi-place military or government ISR contract aircraft, and verifiable experience providing direct support to SOF ground forces using E/O-IR FMV sensors (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
- Active Top Secret with SCI clearance.
- Current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of employment start date.
- United States Passport that is valid for 12 months after employment start date.
- Current physiological training / altitude chamber or previously completed with proof of completion.
- Excellent CRM skills and ability to apply ORM principles.
- Demonstrable interpretation and analysis experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors.
- Ability to travel to various CONUS locations for training.
- Ability to work long hours and / or non-regular hours with minimal notice.
- Willingness to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government.
- Willingness to work and execute airborne missions in Hardship and Hazardous locations.
- Previous internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication experience required.
Nice To Haves
- MX-15/20/25 experience
- Previous ISR Warden experience
- Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground communication coordination experience
- Previous JTAC or Military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience
- Previous ISR and or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment
- Previous KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, data link experience
Responsibilities
- Execute all assigned preflight, flight, and post-flight duties as required to safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite supporting a variety of missions.
- Perform mission planning, pre-briefings, mission system inspection, operation, troubleshooting, post-flight inspections, debriefings, intelligence product preparation and distribution, and mission documentation.
- Assist with performing sensor upgrades and maintenance.
- Operate E/O IR sensors and communications equipment.
- Assess routine and dynamic target areas using full motion video.
- Provide analysis and distribution of multi-source information via on-board aircraft communications systems.
- Produce post mission products using Microsoft office suite.
- Successfully accomplish airborne mission / flight operations and image analysis.
- Proficiently operate assigned sensors while airborne for extended periods.
- Execute airborne missions in Hardship and Hazardous locations.
- Perform internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
