Mission Rehearsal Training (MRT) Operator
About The Position
Vector Solutions is seeking Mission Rehearsal Team (MRT) Operators at Hurlburt Field, Florida. 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 and threat emulation, radio communications, 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 posting lists both full-time and part-time positions. The role includes simulating Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Ground Force Commander duties, operating secure and unsecure communications and navigation equipment, supporting live-fire and other training, and maintaining responsibility for vehicle operations, communications security, operations security, and personnel safety. Operators also adapt to government-provided equipment and procedures, contribute to after-action reports and hot washes, and provide feedback on training documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active Secret security clearance, maintained throughout the period of performance.
- Valid civilian driver’s license for the vehicle(s) operated.
- Working knowledge of the organizational interfaces of military, federal, state, and local agencies as applicable, and familiarity with military command-and-control structures.
- Physical capability to perform the duties, including safely lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds.
- Maintain all qualifications required to perform the duties for the duration of the period of performance.
- Proficiency in role-playing JTAC and Ground Force Commander duties, including scheme of maneuver and radio communications.
- Ability to conduct and report weather observations in accordance with FAA JO 7110.65, Chapter 2, Sections 6 and 7.
- Ability to marshal aircraft in accordance with AFMAN 11-218.
- Proficiency with applicable enemy TTPs.
- Fundamental land-navigation, map, compass, and GPS skills, including locating coordinates, boundaries, points of origin, points of impact, and other locations using latitude/longitude and MGRS coordinates.
- Ability to emulate communications from air assets typically used in support of special operations ground forces.
- Ability to operate specialized equipment, weapons, and vehicles, including laser pointers, UHF/VHF/FM/HF/SATCOM radios, GPS equipment, overt and covert lights and marking devices, and pyrotechnics.
- Ability to operate radios in secure mode using COMSEC.
- Interpersonal skills for working 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 communication requirements for aircrew and ground controllers.
- Ability to oversee and recommend safe execution of AFSOC aircraft operations to government officials.
- 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 JTAC duties and ground force commander and ground party roles during training and rehearsal events.
- Operate secure and unsecure UHF, VHF, FM, HF, and SATCOM radios, 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.
- 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, visual AAA, MANPADS pyrotechnics, and ELINT/SIGINT signals.
- Maintain responsibility for vehicle operations, COMSEC, OPSEC, and personnel safety during operations.
- Direct personnel as needed to mimic enemy TTPs.
- Adapt to government-provided equipment reconfiguration, upgrades, and modernization, and employ new government-provided techniques and technologies.
- Maintain an inventory of government-provided equipment.
- Contribute to after-action reports and hot washes and provide feedback on training documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
