Whidbey Island, WA, Lemoore, CA, Oceana, VA or Fallon, NV
$64.00 - $88.00 per hour DOE
Position Summary
We are immediately seeking a Subject Matter Expert to join our motivated Advanced Capabilities and Expert Solutions (ACES) Division and support our Network Enabled Weapons (NEW) Fleet Support Team in one of the following fleet concentration areas: Whidbey Island, WA, Lemoore, CA, Oceana, VA or Fallon, NV.
The ACES Division supports Tactical Air's mission by delivering world-class military aviation training, products, and support. As part of ACES, the NEW team provides the latest information on aircraft software features and weapon functionality to warfighters so that they can be successful in combat.
The NEW training program is dynamic and challenging. The team delivers between four and six Network Enabled Weapon University (NEW U) courses per year and supports multiple naval exercises in Europe and the Pacific. Travel locations include all domestic Fleet concertation areas as well as Europe, Asia, and Australia. A NEW team member should expect to travel frequently in support of warfighter training.
Responsibilities
- Research, process, and distill complex technical material for meaningful and engaging presentations to fleet Naval Aviators
- Conduct professional, in-person training for large and small groups of aircrew with varied experience levels
- Cross-train and assist other priority efforts within ACES
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline; advanced degree preferred. A combination of background, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of eight years as F/A-18 or F-35 TMS aircrew. SFTI qualification preferred
- Comprehensive technical and functional knowledge of F-35 weapon and mission systems
- Valid state driver's license
- Travel (20%) required to various work sites throughout the U.S.
- U.S. citizenship with a current and active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility
- Eligible for SAP/SAR programs
Desired Experience/Skills
- Enthusiasm and commitment to a working environment requiring intense collaboration, robust communication, and coordination with various operational squadrons, test squadrons, program offices, and tactical centers of excellence
- Experience with various operational squadrons, training squadrons, test squadrons, program offices, and tactical centers of excellence
- Familiarity or experience with the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of Defense (DoD) federal contractors and the aerospace, defense, or commercial aviation industry
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to conduct professional, in-person training to large and small groups of aircrew with varied experience levels
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules, deadlines, and standards on assigned projects
Work Authorization
- Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form
- Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required
Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer
