Senior Aircrew Training Specialist (Aircrew Training)

Boeing

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior F-22 Pilot Training consultant to contribute to the future of air combat training. This role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned fighter pilot/WSO to play a key part in the continued development of the F-22 Pilot Training Simulator, directly impacting the readiness of advanced aircrews. The position involves collaborating with software engineers and test teams to validate and enhance the F-22 pilot training simulator system, ensuring it meets the rigorous demands of warfighters. The successful candidate's operational knowledge will be crucial in shaping training programs for air dominance. This fast-paced, mission-driven environment offers technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and significant impact on national defense, with chances to travel and work with leading aerospace professionals.

Requirements

10+ years of 4th and/or 5th generation Fighter Pilot/WSO experience
Demonstrated expertise in pilot training, tactics development, and evaluation of training effectiveness
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across multiple functional areas and diverse personnel, specifically simulator instructor pilots and software engineers
Domestic travel up to 10%-20% of the time (based on contractual requirements)

Nice To Haves

10+ years of F-22 pilot training experience
2+ years of F-22 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) experience
An engineering degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience combined with specialized training and professional experience aligned with software development

Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in F-22 aircraft general systems, avionics systems, and weapons systems
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in F-22 trainer operation
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in F-22 Modernization. Requires travel to F-22 Modernization meetings
Knowledgeable in F-22 JMPS mission planning programming
Knowledgeable of F-22 training requirements/syllabus
Respond to user writeups or questions regarding sim behaviors
Determine if flagged sim behaviors are due to hardware, software, JMPS MDL, or operator error
Explain or demonstrate specific trainer functionalities to sim instructors, as required
Support Boeing CLS sim techs, as required, when maintenance requires pilot verification
Submit Training System Change Requests to Boeing engineers for user-desired software fixes and enhancements
Explain faulty simulation behaviors to Boeing engineers, as required
Install and test monthly engineering builds, providing feedback to Boeing engineers
Provide Boeing with Tyndall feedback and case-by-case priorities for software changes being developed for the upcoming release.
Answer questions and demonstrate fixes/enhancements to F-22 Academic Sim Building (ASB) personnel
Coordinate with Tyndall ASB scheduling for OST and UAT test events
Maintain appropriate security clearances as required by Boeing and USAF
Adhere to site security and access control procedures in accordance with Boeing and customer requirements
Ensure proper handling and sanitization of classified media and training materials in compliance with Boeing and customer security protocols
Implement and support Boeing initiatives, programs, and policies to maintain training excellence and compliance
Collaborate closely with Boeing training teams and customer representatives at dedicated training sites to meet training and continuation training objectives
Flexibility to perform additional duties and related responsibilities as assigned to support Boeing’s training mission