Navigator Mission Planner- Temporary On Call (TOC)

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3)•Palmdale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Navigator/Mission Planner supports operations for all aircraft assigned to AFRC. The role plans and may fly sorties for NASA and its customers, providing quality products and safe operations. AFRC aircraft are based at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and deployed operations within and outside the continental United States are routine. The position produces flight plans, coordinates with airborne science teams, operates onboard mission systems, and conducts preflight, in-flight, and post-flight duties in accordance with aircraft manuals and NASA-approved checklists. It also supports training, readiness reviews, scheduling, safety, planning, and project functions. This is a temporary on-call position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college, with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics.
At least 8 years of experience.
Proficiency with government-furnished mission-planning software such as PFPS and/or JMPS.
Graduate of a Flight Training Program as a Navigator and/or Pilot.
Current U.S. passport valid through the period of employment.
Ability to pass random drug screenings.
Ability to meet the position’s security requirements and pass a NASA Flight Medical Certification.
Knowledge and first-hand experience necessary to support NASA AFRC staff as a government contractor.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to create, maintain, and update briefings and statistical reporting.
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
Ability to perform light to medium work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, seeing, hearing, stooping, crouching, feeling, handling, and manual dexterity.
Ability to work outside and tolerate deployed conditions, including inclement weather, rain, humidity, cold, and extreme heat; possible exposure to dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, and confined spaces.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception.
Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, instructions, procedures, safety instructions, memos, and reports; write to relay data and information; perform shop math; and speak clearly and concisely.
Ability to work in office conditions with moderate noise, sit at a computer station or type for extended periods, view a monitor for extended periods, handle verbal messages, and occasionally stand and walk to deliver items in an office or on the flight line.
Ability to work on the flight line during day or night, with possible exposure to high noise levels, and fly long missions of up to a 14-hour duty day at high altitude in a confined space, with associated altitude or physiological risks.

Nice To Haves

A degree major in engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics is desired.
A minimum of 2,000 flight hours and an Instructor Qualification are highly desired.
Formal military training in expected duties, with a DD 214 annotating AFSC/MOS qualification, or applicable civilian experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Produce detailed flight plans using government-furnished mission-planning software such as Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS) and/or Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS).
Liaise with the airborne science team lead in flight and coordinate and execute flight-plan changes when required to achieve mission objectives.
Use the Flight Crew Branch Flight Information Publications (FLIP) program.
Operate onboard mission systems to position the aircraft accurately for mission objectives.
Conduct flight operations and perform preflight, in-flight, and post-flight duties on NASA aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual or NASA-approved flight crew checklists.
Perform applicable normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual and NASA-approved flight crew checklists.
Participate in i3 and NASA-directed continuation training, meetings, and other forums mandated by the on-site management team.
Perform Operational Readiness Reviews on aircraft before deployment in accordance with applicable Center procedures.
Perform other operational functions, including scheduling, safety, training, planning, and project support.
Perform other duties as assigned.