SMT Close Air Support SME

MAG Aerospace • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

MAG seeks a definitive source of knowledge from a Close Air Support SME who will contribute their expertise to enhance organizational efficiency. The candidate must be a current and qualified fighter pilot with combat deployments and experience with SOF ground units. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to : Candidates must be highly experienced and proficient in the close air support mission. The candidate will evaluate organizational needs, determine suitable technical solutions, and ensure defined requirements. Conduct classroom instruction to SOF JTACs on weaponeering, airspace DE confliction measures and fighter aircraft capabilities. Conduct pre mission brief with Special Forces Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and MAG flight crew prior to conducting dry CAS missions. Conduct dry CAS missions from MAG aircraft simulating fighter aircraft, but CAS SME, will not pilot MAG aircraft. CAS SME will have video feed from on-board sensor and communicate with JTACs via tactical comms conducting NTISR, Troops in Contact, convoy escort and variations of tactical scenarios. CAS SME will attend post mission debriefs/After Action Reviews with SOF JTACs, provide feedback on CAS controls, discuss best practices and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Current and qualified fighter pilot with combat deployments.
• Experience with SOF ground units.
• Combat Flying and CAS Mission Experience.
• The candidate must be highly experienced and proficient in the Close Air Support mission.
• Former Fighter Pilot School Graduate
• Formal Technical Training
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Evaluate organizational needs, determine suitable technical solutions, and ensure defined requirements.
• Conduct classroom instruction to SOF JTACs on weaponeering, airspace DE confliction measures and fighter aircraft capabilities.
• Conduct pre mission brief with Special Forces Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and MAG flight crew prior to conducting dry CAS missions.
• Conduct dry CAS missions from MAG aircraft simulating fighter aircraft, but CAS SME, will not pilot MAG aircraft. CAS SME will have video feed from on-board sensor and communicate with JTACs via tactical comms conducting NTISR, Troops in Contact, convoy escort and variations of tactical scenarios.
• Attend post mission debriefs/After Action Reviews with SOF JTACs, provide feedback on CAS controls, discuss best practices and lessons learned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees