JTAC Simulator Operator and Instructor - Fort Benning, GA

OBXtek Inc. • GA

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About The Position

OBXtek, Inc. is hiring a JTAC Simulator Operator at AFSOC GSU in Fort Benning, GA. AFSOC and associated GSU Special Operations Forces Support program consists of Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC), Simulator Operations, and Resource Management (also known as “The JTAC Program”). The contractor shall provide all personnel and other services necessary to perform JTAC/ JTAC-I/JTAC-E control duties, simulator operations, and limited training of Air Force or other joint agency personnel in JTAC operations in accordance with pertinent DoD, Air Force, and subordinate units’ directives, instructions, and regulations. AFSOC requires contractor support to maintain Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Continuation Training (CT), and Re-Qualification (RQ) Training. The purpose for this task order is to provide the necessary advice and assistance with subject matter expertise for the JTAC program and produce Combat Mission Ready (CMR) JTACs, Instructors, and Evaluators.

Requirements

• Top Secret or interim Top Secret government clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent experience in JTAC training and operations.
• Current JTAC-I rating within 24 months.
• DoD 8570 IAT-1 or ability to obtain it within 6 months of accepting position.
• USAF JTC-TRS Basic or Designated Simulator Operators Course (BSO/DSO).
• Minimum of two years Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve SOF JTAC experience in performance of JTAC duties.
• Must have working knowledge of the organizational interface of military, local, state, and federal agencies as applicable to required JTAC and SUAS operations.
• Must be familiar with military command and control structures.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver’s license and be able to hold a valid military driver’s license for the military vehicle(s) to be operated.
• Must have the physical capabilities (be able to lift at least a 60-pound box) to perform JTAC duties.
• Must possess land navigation/map and compass skills sufficient enough to read and locate points of interest and targets etc., using latitude and longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as Basic Simulator Operator (BSO) software updates, scenario loads, and database management for simulators as certified.
• Fully operate all aspects of the currently fielded simulator (Joint Terminal Control-Training Rehearsal System (JTC-TRS), DT-100, HAVIC) and any newly fielded accredited JTAC simulators.
• Implement AFSOC and unit level provided simulator scenarios, as well as develop and maintain the squadron’s CAS simulator scenarios.
• Report simulator status and issues monthly.
• Perform basic troubleshooting measures when simulator systems malfunction.
• Document and report issues to simulator service company and government leadership (CO/COR) within 72 hours of discovery.
• Participate in LVC, DMO training and exercises as required by the supported unit.
• Attend JTAC conferences, symposiums, and meetings to ensure program continuity as required.
• Provide JTAC, JTAC-Instructor, JTAC-Evaluator duties as requested in classroom, simulators, and military ranges during Live, Dry, Simulated and/or LVC training events.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the unit JTAC academics, SOF JTAC Records Management System (SRMS), and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Matching 401K.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree