Mission Rehearsal Training (MRT) Operator

VetJobs•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vector Solutions is seeking Mission Rehearsal Team (MRT) Operators at Will Rogers Air National Guard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Operators support AFSOC Formal Training Unit (FTU) Syllabus of Instruction (SOI) Programmed Flight Training (PFT) and Special Operations Wing (SOW) unit-level Combat Mission Ready (CMR) currency and Mission Essential Task List (METL) proficiency requirements. They provide ground party emulation, radio communications, threat emulation, and range safety support for current and future aircraft training, readiness, and rehearsal requirements using current Special Operations Forces (SOF) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). The role involves simulating Joint Terminal Attack Controller and ground force commander duties, operating secure and unsecure communications and other specialized equipment, supporting training with lighting and pyrotechnics, emulating friendly and enemy forces, and maintaining responsibility for vehicle operations, communications and operations security, and personnel safety. Operators also adapt to government-provided equipment and procedures as mission requirements evolve, and contribute to after-action reports, hot washes, and training documentation feedback. The position is offered in both full-time and part-time schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Maintain an active Secret security clearance at a minimum.
Valid civilian driver’s license for the vehicle(s) to be operated.
Working knowledge of the organizational interface of military, federal, state, and local agencies as applicable to operations under the PWS, and familiarity with military command-and-control structures.
Physical capability to perform the listed duties, including safely lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds.
Maintain all required qualifications to perform all duties throughout the period of performance.
Proficient at role-playing a JTAC and Ground Force Commander (GFC), including scheme of maneuver and radio communications.
Able to conduct and report weather observations in accordance with FAA JO 7110.65, Chapter 2, Sections 6 and 7.
Able to marshal aircraft in accordance with AFMAN 11-218.
Proficient with applicable enemy TTPs.
Fundamental land navigation, map, compass, and GPS skills sufficient to locate coordinates and mission locations using latitude and longitude and MGRS coordinates.
Capable of emulating communications from air assets typically used in support of special operations ground forces.
Capable of operating specialized equipment, weapons, and vehicles, including laser pointers, UHF/VHF/FM/HF/SATCOM radios, GPS equipment, overt/covert lights and marking devices, and pyrotechnics.
Capable of operating radios in secure mode with COMSEC.
Interpersonal skills for interacting with employees and government counterparts.
Proficiency with personal computers and business software.
Analytical, organizational, and management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Nice To Haves

Extensive background as an aircrew member flying SOF aircraft or as a Battlefield Airman.
Strong understanding of SOF aircrew procedures, including TTPs, aircrew training, standardization and evaluation, exercise management, and radio communications requirements for aircrew and ground controllers.
Ability to oversee and make recommendations to government officials on the safe execution of AFSOC aircraft operations.
Qualification to simulate directing military aircraft to engage in close air support and other offensive air operations from a forward position.
Previous experience in covert, clandestine, and contingency SOF mobility, ISR, and/or strike operations.

Responsibilities

Support AFSOC FTU SOI PFT and SOW unit-level CMR currency and METL proficiency requirements, including aircraft training, readiness, and rehearsal requirements.
Simulate Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) duties for training and rehearsal events.
Operate secure and unsecure UHF, VHF, FM, HF, and SATCOM radio communications, GPS devices, and ATAK in accordance with COMSEC and OPSEC requirements.
Employ overt and covert lighting and pyrotechnics for dry-fire, live-fire, and command-and-control training.
Perform ground force commander and ground party emulation.
Serve as a range safety observer and provide range clearance.
Conduct communications-out procedures training using current SOF TTPs.
Emulate friendly and enemy ground forces using anti-aircraft threat emulators, including visual AAA, MANPADS pyrotechnics, and ELINT/SIGINT electronic signals.
Maintain responsibility for vehicle operations, COMSEC, OPSEC, and personnel safety during operations.
Direct personnel as necessary to mimic enemy TTPs.
Adapt to government-provided equipment reconfiguration, upgrades, and modernization.
Employ new government-presented techniques and technologies to keep procedures and capabilities aligned with mission requirements.
Contribute to after-action reports and hot washes and provide feedback on training documentation.
Maintain an inventory of government-provided equipment.