NATOPS Editor (MQ-4C Triton)

ASEC • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ASEC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team as a NATOPS Editor supporting MQ-4C Triton flight manuals. In this role, you’ll leverage your operational experience and technical expertise to ensure flight documentation is accurate, clear, and mission-ready. Your contributions will directly support the evolution of next-generation mission systems and enhance the safety and effectiveness of unmanned aircraft operations. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a key editor for NATOPS development, providing direct support to PMA-262. Act as a technical writer, creating and maintaining NATOPS content to ensure flight clearance materials are accurate and up to date. Edit and update NATOPS documentation using Arbortext Editor for XML formatting. Training will be provided if you are new to the tool. Review Airworthiness Issues Resolution System (AIRS) submissions and revisions for technical accuracy, operational clarity, and adherence to procedures. Collaborate with engineers, pilots, and evaluators to ensure content reflects current operational standards and procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives for NATOPS publications and contribute to mission readiness and safety. Perform additional duties as required to support documentation and operational objectives. This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of NAVAIR platform aircrew operational experience is required.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• MQ-4C Triton operational experience, highly desired.
• NATOPS instructor/evaluator certification and or MPRWS Instructor/WTI experience, preferred.
• Bachelor’s or associate's degree, preferred.
• Experience with XML or technical editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key editor for NATOPS development, providing direct support to PMA-262.
• Act as a technical writer, creating and maintaining NATOPS content to ensure flight clearance materials are accurate and up to date.
• Edit and update NATOPS documentation using Arbortext Editor for XML formatting. Training will be provided if you are new to the tool.
• Review Airworthiness Issues Resolution System (AIRS) submissions and revisions for technical accuracy, operational clarity, and adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, pilots, and evaluators to ensure content reflects current operational standards and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for NATOPS publications and contribute to mission readiness and safety.
• Perform additional duties as required to support documentation and operational objectives.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees