Aircraft Support Analyst (Navy/DoD)

THOR Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,750 - 110,250; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Mid-Level Aircraft Support Analyst in San Diego, CA. This role involves supporting the U.S. Navy's readiness for anti-submarine warfare by observing aircraft during exercises, assessing airborne detection systems, and coordinating tracking equipment. Required qualifications include Navy experience, ability to plan exercises, and communication skills. An active DoD Secret security clearance is necessary. The anticipated pay range is $78,750 - $110,250 annually.

Qualifications

• Ten years of U.S. Navy experience relating to Undersea Warfare aircraft operations.
• Three years of experience planning exercise activities.
• Experience in briefing and debriefing aircrews.

Responsibilities

• Observe and collect data/logs from aircraft during exercises.
• Assess the performance of airborne detection systems.
• Coordinate the installation and testing of tracking equipment.

Skills

Navy aircraft operations

Exercise planning for Navy fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Data collection and analysis

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Mid-Level Aircraft Support Analyst to support the US Navy Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (SHAREM) at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in San Diego, CA.

This position is associated with an upcoming contract that THOR is pursuing, with an estimated award/work start late 2025. We are conducting preliminary, “contingent” hiring for roles associated with this contract. The work start is dependent upon THOR being awarded this contract.

Typical Responsibilities

• Observes and collects required data/logs from aircraft participating in exercises
• Uses pertinent data to reconstruct aircraft engagements during exercises
• Assesses the performance of airborne detection systems based on exercise data
• Coordinates the assembly, installation, interfacing, removal and system restoration, repair, and testing of tracking equipment used during exercises
• Interprets schematics and resolves issues associated with the installation, removal, interfacing, repair, modification and testing of tracking equipment used during exercises
• Ensures proper restoration and operation of pertinent shipboard equipment following removal of tracking equipment

Location

Onsite at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in San Diego, CA.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% travel is anticipated to include CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Typical Physical Activity

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches), speaking or vision.

Typical Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $78,750 - $110,250/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Existing Security Clearance Required

This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must already possess an active or interim security clearance. A candidate with especially strong, relevant experience but no active security clearance may still be considered, but work start would be dependent upon a new Secret clearance being awarded.

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of U.S. Navy experience relating to Undersea Warfare (USW) aircraft operations and warfare tasks
• Three (3) years of experience planning exercise activities including Navy fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• Experience in briefing and debriefing aircrews on exercise event plans and mission results
• Experience in Navy aircraft data collection, mission data extraction, and post mission analysis
• Capability for preparation of briefings, reports, and correspondence that are technically correct
• Proficient with common productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication skills