Current Operations Scheduler

Modern Government Solutions•Valdosta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is hiring multiple Current Operations Schedulers to support Air Force flying squadrons at a DoD installation in the Valdosta, Georgia area. This full-time, onsite role manages the squadron flying hour program and builds and maintains flying schedules. The scheduler coordinates aircraft, airspace, ranges, drop zones, and other resources needed for combat training and operational sorties. Travel is minimal and contingent upon contract award. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Tier 3 Secret clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information. MGS describes its culture as people-first, with a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and innovation. It provides technical and programmatic services to the U.S. intelligence community, the Department of Defense, and other government agencies, and offers long-term career opportunities centered on its core values. MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain a Tier 3 Secret security clearance.
Valid REAL ID driver's license.
High school diploma or GED.
One year of Current Operations Scheduler experience, through military experience related to the position or civilian experience directly related to scheduling.
Knowledge of Air Force operational principles, policies, training requirements, aircrew scheduling systems, and reporting procedures.
Familiarity with Department of War and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and publications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe programs.
U.S. citizenship; applicants may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a PEX or Skedify administrator.
Experience with MICT and IGEMS.
Squadron scheduling experience with fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or rescue units.

Responsibilities

Estimate and program fiscal-year flying-hour requirements based on Ready Aircrew Program training requirements, contingency hours, maintenance flying, and aircraft availability.
Maintain the squadron Flying Hour Program spreadsheet, integrate it into the scheduling database, and adjust it for projected deviations and trends.
Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Flying Hour Program reports for the Chief of Scheduling, Assistant Directors of Operations, and Director of Operations.
Coordinate customer requests with wing, operations support, maintenance, and squadron leadership, and incorporate them into flying and simulator schedules.
Schedule air and ground resources, including warning and restricted areas, Military Operations Areas, ranges, helicopter air-refueling tracks, low-level routes, drop zones, and landing zones; complete Mission Support Requests and related wing inputs.
Coordinate Notices to Air Missions and agency notifications, and provide sortie logistics to aircrews and customers no later than 24 hours before each sortie.
Maintain monthly and weekly flying schedules (AF Form 2407) and mission reporting sheets; route them for signatures and distribute them to maintenance, ranges, and customers.
Serve as the unit PEX or Skedify administrator by building profiles, processing personnel arrivals and departures, granting permissions, and transferring accounts.
Enter projected monthly mission information into PEX, Skedify, and related databases.
Attend base-wide flying-hour program, range-scheduling, and other on-base and off-base scheduling meetings.
Train scheduling shop members on shop duties to maintain continuity, and build and maintain a Current Operations Scheduler continuity book.
Be available outside normal hours when designated by squadron leadership and approved by the Contracting Officer.