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

Apogee Engineering•Offutt AFB, NE

3d•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 support as a flying crew member and instructor, assimilating system modifications into long-term training programs. The position also assists the Government in refining and improving continuation training processes, system modernization, and related support activities. It is a full-time, on-site position at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with travel of up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations as directed. The instructor trains active-duty personnel for CSO qualification and certification in accordance with Air Force Manual 11-2E-4B, Volumes 1–3; 95th Wing instructions and standard operating procedures; and other governing documents. The work includes operating and troubleshooting communication, navigation, surveillance, safety, environmental-control, and electrical systems; monitoring and maintaining data communication equipment; and supporting airborne missions during nuclear and non-nuclear conflict or natural disasters. Additional duties include supporting requirements definition and prioritization, acquisition and system modernization, test and evaluation planning and execution, technical order development, and modification training development. The role leads qualification and continuation training development tasks in the Formal Training Flight and supports overseas aircraft operations, site surveys, and mission planning. Occasional flexible schedules beyond a normal work week or day and travel when directed are required. Instructors must complete a formal Criterion Referenced Instruction (CRI) course within six months after starting training; completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or a MAJCOM equivalent satisfies this requirement.

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.
Must complete a formal Criterion Referenced Instruction (CRI) course within six months after starting training as an instructor, unless completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or a MAJCOM equivalent satisfies the requirement.
Must work on-site full-time at Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Travel up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required at the customer’s discretion.
Occasional flexible work schedules beyond a normal work week or day are required.

Responsibilities

Train active-duty personnel for qualification and certification as Communication Systems Operators under applicable Air Force manuals, 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 systems; SATCOM and MILSTAR equipment; communication, navigation, and surveillance/air traffic management systems; flight safety and navigation systems; environmental control systems; and electrical generation and distribution systems.
Monitor data communication systems to detect and troubleshoot issues or malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance and checks on data communication equipment to ensure readiness.
Provide reliable data communication support during airborne missions throughout nuclear and non-nuclear conflict or natural disasters.
Work with the Government workforce to identify system shortfalls and support requirements definition, organization, prioritization, funding analysis, decision-making, and fielding strategies for potential solutions.
Support system modernization and perform data analysis, including gathering, preparing, modeling, interpreting, and presenting data when required.
Support 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 inputs to technical order authoring; support technical order development and production.
Identify and develop training strategies for system modifications; analyze modification design documentation, identify changes in operational techniques and procedures, and develop training concepts for incorporation into long-term curricula.
Support development and management of long-term qualification and continuation training strategies affected by system modifications, and lead related tasks in the Formal Training Flight.
Plan and execute 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 flightline ground-support equipment.
Complete a formal CRI course within six months after starting training as an instructor, unless the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or a MAJCOM equivalent satisfies the requirement.
Travel to locations as directed and work occasional flexible schedules beyond a normal work week or day.