Aircrew Scheduler – Military Aviation Ops & Scheduling

Adams-Communication-; Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Referral Program

Assistance Program

Job summary

ACET is seeking a squadron operations support personnel to support the 2d Bomb Wing and 2d Operations Group at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The 2d Bomb Wing operates the B-52H.

This position builds and maintains the squadron flying schedule for a B-52H unit. The scheduling load is driven by crew volume and by the coordination required across the squadron, wing scheduling and outside agencies. Expect frequent revision after publication.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a squadron aircrew scheduler.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with PEX or a similar scheduling program.

Responsibilities

• Build the long-range and short-range flying schedule so aircrew, instructor, evaluator, supervisor and support positions are fully covered.
• Coordinate with Wing Scheduling, outside agencies and higher headquarters on exercise and special event scheduling, including RED FLAG, GREEN FLAG and Weapons School support taskings.
• Coordinate daily and weekly with squadron, group and wing leadership to facilitate flying operations.
• Determine flight, ground and simulator requirements for upgrade, initial qualification, requalification, transition, currency and continuation training based on syllabus requirements, student progression, weather and range availability.
• Coordinate with training officers, Aviation Resource Management, the Unit Deployment Manager and the Operations Officer to arrange the schedule against DO priorities.
• Update Patriot Excalibur (PEX) and locally developed database systems, and publish ground, academic, flying and simulator schedules.
• Track leave, TDY, medical appointments and other commitments, and deconflict crews against assigned sortie taskings.
• Obtain aircraft and equipment availability from maintenance and schedule crews accordingly.
• Schedule aircrews based on experience to mitigate Operational Risk Management.
• Work short-notice changes with the current mission commander or operations supervisor when a shift is not fully manned.
• Attend Special Use Airspace, Airspace Restrictions and Range Scheduling meetings for coordination and deconfliction.
• Produce the Flying Effectiveness Report, Flying Hour Program Report and Ready Aircrew Program inputs.

Skills

Aircrew scheduling

PEX scheduling software

Coordination with agencies

Crew management

Tools

PEX

Job description

ACET is seeking a squadron operations support personnel to support the 2d Bomb Wing and 2d Operations Group at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The 2d Bomb Wing operates the B-52H.

This position builds and maintains the squadron flying schedule for a B-52H unit. The scheduling load is driven by crew volume and by the coordination required across the squadron, wing scheduling and outside agencies. Expect frequent revision after publication.