Pilot SME

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Aviation Training Consulting, LLC is seeking a C-17/C-5/KC-135/C-130 Pilot SME to fill the role of an Air Battle Management SME to support the Mobility Air MAF Distributed Training Center (DTC) in O'Fallan, IL. The C-17/C-5/KC-135/C-130 Pilot SME will apply their operational knowledge of pilot doctrine, aircraft capabilities, and tactics to prepare realistic aircrew training scenarios and lead the execution of MAF Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Leads and facilitates mission briefings and debriefings as well as evaluates simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency. Collaborates with MAF Aircrew Training Device providers and our customers to determine exercise requirements that will enable the units to meet the MAF DMO Program vision to enhance Global Reach through a network of live, virtual, and constructive training capabilities. Provides operational and tactical level experience in integrated employment of MAF DTC core missions, with specific expertise in fighter employment and fighter integration. Expertise in sister service core missions may be appropriate and requested for training joint customers. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze and provide recommendations on issues dealing with disciplines such as military command control and communications, electronic warfare, weapon systems, contingency operations, Military Tactics Techniques and Procedures (MTTP), force planning, and training exercises.
• Coordinate with user community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives.
• Analyze the conduct and results of operational user training, military maneuvers, or simulated wartime operations undertaken to maintain the capabilities of a force.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support DMO events and provide instructor-level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
• Compare, analyze, and evaluate the relative merits of program designs and alternatives. Applies emerging doctrine and tactics, whether detailed in formal doctrinal changes or emanating from Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs), Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), or Force XXI activities, to system design and development.
• Create and modify mission planning materials to ensure participants achieve maximum training. Assess the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements and doctrine.
• Prepares reports and briefs summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs and systems. Report issues related to stimulation software applications and provide basic troubleshooting support.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• 6+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 10 years relevant experience with High School Diploma
• Current or previous C-17, C-5, KC-135 or C-130 piloting experience, preferred within last 3 years.
• Must be a US citizen, currently hold and able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have proven leadership skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

• Instructor or Evaluator experience
• Experience in planning and executing Large Force Exercise training events.