Flight Operations Project Specialist

KBR•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•$89,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success. KBR is seeking a highly qualified Flight Operations Project Specialist to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) for the VX-31 Test Squadron in Ridgecrest/China Lake, CA. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization, supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Test Aircrew and Test Personnel support for NAVAIR. As a long-term incumbent and leader in flight test expertise, the selected applicant will work within the VX-31 environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.
Minimum two years of NAVAIR experience supporting aviation operations, flight scheduling, or test and evaluation environments.
Three years of relevant aviation operations or test support experience.
Experience with flight operations coordination, scheduling, or aviation program support.
Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain.
Contract requires US Citizenship.
Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent.
10+ years of relevant aviation operations or test support experience in lieu of degree
Experience supporting flight test or aviation test and evaluation squadrons
Experience coordinating with range operations and multi-agency stakeholders
Experience as a military aviator or aircrew

Responsibilities

Supports operational planning and execution within a NAVAIR aviation test and evaluation environment.
Serves in a test squadron operations department to coordinate flight, simulator, and ground test activities.
Coordinates with external stakeholders on flight test range and airspace requirements.
Coordinates across multiple flight test project teams to manage aircraft configurations, aircrew qualifications and flight test instrumentation requirements to enable successful execution of test events.
Collaborates across military, civil service, and contractor teams to comply with established instructions.
Ensures accurate tracking of flight qualifications, resource utilization, and scheduling priorities across multiple workstreams through detailed planning, system administration, and coordination efforts.