E-4B Communication System Operator (CSO)/Instructor

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Offutt AFB, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is seeking an E-4B Communication System Operator (CSO)/Instructor to support the 95th Wing. The role provides qualification and continuation training development as a flying crew member and instructor, incorporating system modifications into long-term qualification and continuation training programs. The position also supports the Government in refining and improving continuation training and system modernization processes. The position is full-time and performed on-site at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Travel of up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required at the customer's discretion. Occasional flexible work schedules may be required to support projects beyond a normal workday or workweek.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a TS-SCI-level clearance and be eligible for NC2-ESI.
Must have an FAA Third Class or Military Class III Flight Physical.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Bachelor's degree required.
At least 7 years of E-4B flight experience as an E-4B Communication System Operator (CSO)-Instructor.
Complete a formal CRI course within six months after starting instructor training, unless the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or a MAJCOM equivalent satisfies the requirement.

Responsibilities

Train active-duty personnel for qualification and certification as Communication Systems Operators in accordance with Air Force Manual 11-2E-4B, volumes 1–3, 95th Wing instructions, standard operating procedures, and other governing documents.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot secure data crypto systems; medium-, high-, very-high-, and ultra-high-frequency and satellite communication equipment, including MILSTAR; communication, navigation, surveillance/air traffic management systems; flight safety and navigation systems; environmental control systems; and electrical generation and distribution systems.
Monitor data communication systems continuously to detect and troubleshoot issues or malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance and checks on data communication equipment to ensure readiness.
Execute airborne missions by providing reliable data communication support to military and civilian leadership during nuclear and non-nuclear conflict or natural disasters.
Work with the Government workforce to identify system shortfalls and assist with requirements definition, organization, prioritization, funding analysis, decision-making, and development of fielding strategies for potential solutions.
Support system modernization and perform routine data analysis, including gathering, preparing, modeling, interpreting, and presenting data when required.
Assist with acquisition support and information requirements for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program from external mission partners when required.
Support developmental and operational test planning and execution, test training development and implementation, and event scheduling and tracking.
Analyze system designs and coordinate end-user input into the technical order authoring process.
Identify and develop training strategies for new system modifications; analyze modification design documentation, identify changes in operational techniques and procedures, and develop related training concepts and strategies for incorporation into long-term training curricula.
Support the assimilation of system modifications into long-term qualification and continuation training programs, and help develop and manage long-term training framework strategies affected by modifications.
Lead qualification and continuation training development tasks in the Formal Training Flight.
Support planning and execution of overseas aircraft operations, including airfield analysis, coordination with Federal Government offices, flight planning, air-refueling planning, airspace coordination and scheduling, aircraft performance planning, satellite communications planning, and diplomatic clearances.
Plan and execute worldwide site surveys to prepare locations to support deployed aircraft, including lodging, transportation, communications, security, administration, medical care, finance, airfield management, and transportation or setup of flightline ground-support equipment.
Complete a formal Criterion Referenced Instruction (CRI) course within six months after starting instructor training; the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or a MAJCOM equivalent satisfies this requirement.
Travel to various locations to support assigned tasks when directed.