Fighter Weapons Trainer SE4

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Fighter Weapons Trainer SE-4 supporting the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) 45 Test Squadron Mission Planning Systems Test Flight at Eglin AFB FL.

This position provides tactical mission planning domain expertise supporting Developmental Test and Evaluation of all USAF Mission Planning Software to determine readiness for Operational Test and fielding. The selected candidate will support mission planning software testing requirements development training development and operator instruction activities across fighter and bomber mission planning systems.

This is a full-time position located at Eglin AFB FL.

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provide mission planning domain expertise regarding software quality deficiencies and requirements.
• Serve as a technical representative and decision maker during meetings and program discussions.
• Maintain current knowledge of Windows operating systems networking and DoD computer security practices.
• Demonstrate aviation and mission planning expertise utilizing operational mission planning systems.
• Maintain working knowledge of current and legacy mission planning software applications and associated systems.
• Apply aircrew mission planning experience supporting combat operations and weapons employment.
• Analyze use cases refine objectives and determine desired capabilities and requirements.
• Work with end users USAF organizations and software developers to identify software and training requirements.
• Conduct extensive self-study of mission planning software requirements and directives to develop training materials.
• Create technical documentation supporting desired capabilities and training requirements.
• Test and evaluate undocumented software functionality identify deficiencies and develop supporting documentation.
• Collect analyze and interpret user feedback to support software improvements.
• Travel worldwide to conduct training events and participate in design reviews software evaluations and program meetings.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance : Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

Education: Technical Masters Degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience; OR

• 12 years of applicable experience may substitute for a Masters Degree; OR
• 8 years of applicable technical experience and a technical Bachelors Degree.

Certifications: Prior military fighter or bomber pilot or combat systems officer

• Thorough knowledge of and extensive experience using mission planning software and mission planning procedures.
• Ability to conduct classroom instruction for groups ranging from 120 individuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical writing presentations and briefings.
• Ability to work extended hours weekends and holidays when required.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.

Technical Skills

• Military mission planning expertise.
• Mission planning software training and instruction.
• Windows operating systems and networking knowledge.
• Technical Orders and aircraft performance chart usage.
• Software evaluation requirements development and deficiency identification.
• Technical documentation and training material development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to develop computer-based training.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) experience.
• Military academic instructor school graduate or civilian equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years and 500 flight hours flying USAF fighter or bomber aircraft.
• Recent (within 5 years) fighter or bomber aircraft experience.
• Extensive experience planning weapons employment using JMPS.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Interpersonal Skills

• Abiility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Technical writing proficiency.
• Ability to brief sensor leaders and operational personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB FL

Travel: 25% CONUS / OCONUS TDYs. Must be able to travel worldwide as required.

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Please note : Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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