Fighter Weapons Trainer SE4

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Fighter Weapons Trainer SE-4 to support the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG), 45 Test Squadron Mission Planning Systems Test Flight at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role provides tactical mission-planning expertise in support of Developmental Test and Evaluation of USAF mission-planning software, determining readiness for Operational Test and fielding. The selected candidate supports mission-planning software testing, requirements development, training development, and operator instruction across fighter and bomber mission-planning systems. This is a full-time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, with worldwide travel as required.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
Active Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Technical Master’s degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience; alternatively, 12 years of applicable experience may substitute for a Master’s degree; or 8 years of applicable technical experience and a technical Bachelor’s degree.
Prior military fighter or bomber pilot or combat systems officer.
Thorough knowledge of and extensive experience using mission-planning software and procedures.
Ability to conduct classroom instruction for groups of 1–20 individuals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing, presentations, and briefings.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required.
Demonstrated leadership and team-coordination skills.
Military mission-planning expertise and experience with mission-planning software training and instruction.
Knowledge of Windows operating systems and networking.
Experience with Technical Orders and aircraft performance chart usage.
Experience with software evaluation, requirements development, and deficiency identification.
Technical documentation and training-material development skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to develop computer-based training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, brief senior leaders and operational personnel, work effectively on a team, lead others, and work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) experience.
Graduate of a military academic instructor school or civilian equivalent.
At least 5 years and 500 flight hours flying USAF fighter or bomber aircraft.
Recent fighter or bomber aircraft experience within the past 5 years.
Extensive experience planning weapons employment using JMPS.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide mission-planning domain expertise regarding software quality, deficiencies, and requirements.
Serve as a technical representative and decision-maker during meetings and program discussions.
Maintain current knowledge of Windows operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices.
Demonstrate aviation and mission-planning expertise using operational mission-planning systems.
Maintain working knowledge of current and legacy mission-planning software applications and associated systems.
Apply aircrew mission-planning experience in support of combat operations and weapons employment.
Analyze use cases, refine objectives, and determine desired capabilities and requirements.
Work with end users, USAF organizations, and software developers to identify software and training requirements.
Conduct self-study of mission-planning software, requirements, and directives to develop training materials.
Create technical documentation supporting desired capabilities and training requirements.
Test and evaluate undocumented software functionality, identify deficiencies, and develop supporting documentation.
Collect, analyze, and interpret user feedback to support software improvements.
Travel worldwide to conduct training events and participate in design reviews, software evaluations, and program meetings.