Airborne Command & Control Training Support

Calvert Systems Engineering, Incorporated; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision for employee

401k Plan with company contribution

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Calvert Systems Engineering, Incorporated, headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, seeks an Airborne Command & Control Training Support professional to guide the development, implementation, and assessment of aircrew training programs for E-3, E-7, and E-11 systems. You will coordinate with ACC TRSS Det 6/7 to review syllabi and manage IQT, MQT, RQT, and CT training.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
• US citizenship required for clearance eligibility
• 8 years USAF or comparable flight experience or 4 years HQ staff with related programs
• 4 years training program management and evaluation experience

Responsibilities

• Lead development, planning, establishment and implementation of E-3, E-7, E-11 training programs
• Support RAP, PFT, IQT programs ensuring compliance with directives
• Review SIllabi for IQT/MQT/RQT/CT and conduct annual risk reviews
• Develop metrics to assess program effectiveness and provide leadership reports
• Document requirements, deficiencies, and solutions for training programs
• Assist FAMs with training device management and concurrency recommendations
• Analyze capabilities and define operational training needs and solutions
• Coordinate with MAJCOM/HAF to meet training objectives
• Support PMR and advise on A3C position and funding
• Coordinate sourcing for exercise planning with leadership
• Incorporate emerging technologies (VR, simulation) to improve proficiency and reduce costs
• Advise on doctrine, processes, and manning; maintain annual milestone calendar

Skills

Aircrew training

Program management

DoD/AF standards

Syllabi & evaluations

VR/Simulation tech

Tools

VR & Simulation systems

Job description

Airborne Command & Control (C2) Training Support

Location: Hampton, VA

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Travel: up to 10%

This role is contingent upon contract award.

This role requires an active, fully-adjudicated US Government Security Clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level. US Citizenship is required to hold a US Government security clearance. Candidates without the appropriate clearance are not eligible to be considered.

As an Airborne Command & Control Training Support professional, you will provide expert guidance in the development, implementation, and assessment of aircrew training programs for key airborne C2 systems, ensuring alignment with operational requirements. You'll coordinate with units from training squadrons through major command partners to review syllabi, manage qualification and continuation training, identify risks, and recommend updates based on using evaluation metrics. Responsibilities include supporting training device management, analyzing system capabilities to define training needs, integrating emerging technologies, and participating in program reviews that will influence training system modernization. You'll assist the FAMs with production requirements, sourcing solutions for exercises, and long range planning, and maintain a calendar to synchronize major milestones. The position also advises leadership on process improvements, doctrine, and training requirements to strengthen proficiency, readiness, and military effectiveness.

Who You Are And What You Need:

• 8 years of USAF or a comparable DoW equivalent flying experience as rated or career enlisted aviator aircrew
  • OR 5 years of experience as a USAF E-3 aircrew member or a comparable DoW equivalent within the last 8 years
  • OR 4 years USAF Headquarters Staff (NAF, MAJCOM, or above) experience working E-3, E-7, E-8 or E-11 programs within the last 5 years
• 4 years USAF or comparable DoW equivalent training program management and standardization/evaluation programs experience

What You Will Do:

• Provide expertise and advise leadership in the development, planning, establishment, and implementation of E-3, E-7, and E-11 training programs to ensure alignment with operational requirements and Air Force standards.
• Support the E-3, E-7, and E-11 Ready Aircrew Program (RAP), Programmed Flying Training (PFT), and Formal Training Unit (FTU) Initial Qualification Training (IQT) programs, ensuring compliance with Air Force directives and operational readiness objectives.
• In coordination with ACC TRSS Det 6 (E-3) and ACC TRSS Det 7 (BACN), review and coordinate E-3, E-7, and E-11 aircrew position-specific training syllabi for Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Requalification Training (RQT), Continuation Training (CT) programs. Conduct annual reviews and recommend risk mitigation strategies to address identified training risks.
• Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of E-3, E-7, and E-11 training programs annually, including IQT, MQT, RQT, and CT, and provide periodic reports to leadership with recommendations for improvement.
• Identify and document requirements, deficiencies, and recommended solutions for E-3, E-7, and E-11 aircrew training programs to address gaps in readiness and proficiency. Provide analysis of qualification timelines, flying hour requirements, and training program effectiveness.
• Assist FAMs with training device management/oversight. Review simulator utilization reports. Provide recommendations to FAMs for concurrency requirements.
• Analyze current and future E-3, E-7, and E-11 capabilities, including baseline configurations and quick-reaction capabilities (QRC), to determine operational training requirements and develop solutions to address emerging needs.
• Assist Functional Area Managers (FAMs) in managing the Graduate Production Requirements process and coordinate with MAJCOM and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) counterparts to ensure training objectives are met.
• Actively participate in and support training device Program Management Reviews (PMR). Coordinate with leadership to recommend A3C's position.
• Coordinate with leadership and ACC/A3O to provide sourcing solutions for exercise planning and execution requirements, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
• Provide recommendations for integrating emerging technologies and capabilities into E-3, E-7, and E-11 training programs, including advanced training technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and simulation systems, to enhance aircrew proficiency, reduce training costs, and improve mission effectiveness.
• Advise leadership and recommend options to manage and improve E-3, E-7, and E-11 processes, procedures, and doctrine; manning levels; efficiency and effectiveness; equipment capabilities; training requirements.
• Provide and maintain an integrated annual calendar of all program milestones and activities.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family
• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:

Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in twelve states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans, with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.

Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.