Aircrew Scheduler (Scheduling Support CME)(Must Have Security Clearance)

Theuniversityunion; Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiral Solutions & Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Aircrew Scheduler to provide Advisory and Assistance Support to an active‑duty bomber squadron under the AFGSC BSOS task order.

The role is a non‑flying function traditionally performed by pilots, freeing aircrew to focus on flying qualifications and readiness. Location is Ellsworth AFB, SD; this full‑time position requires a SECRET clearance, experience with PEX or similar scheduling systems, and working knowledge of DoD/USAF logistics and

Qualifications

• Secret clearance (active or previously held, expired allowed).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a squadron aircrew scheduler.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with PEX or similar scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of national, DoD, and USAF logistics/operations policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with training officers and other units to build schedules supporting qualifications, upgrades, testing, exercises, and continuation training.
• Build long- and short-range schedules ensuring full coverage of aircrew, instructor, evaluator, support, and supervisor positions.
• Track crewmember leave, TDY, medical appointments and other commitments to deconflict schedules and meet sortie taskings.
• Update scheduling data in Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or equivalent systems and publish training schedules.
• Obtain aircraft and equipment availability from maintenance and schedule crewmembers for training, exercises, simulators, and operations.
• Coordinate with Wing Scheduling and outside agencies for exercises such as RED FLAG, GREEN FLAG, and Weapons School support.
• Attend recurring meetings including Special Use Airspace Scheduling and Range Scheduling.

Skills

Secret clearance

Squadron aircrew scheduler experience

PEX scheduling software experience

DoD/USAF logistics knowledge

Tools

PEX scheduling software

Job description

• Location Ellsworth, AFB,Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, 57706,United States

Contact information

Description

Spiral Solutions & Technologies, Inc. (SS&T) is seeking an Aircrew Scheduler to provide Advisory and Assistance Support (AAS) to an active‑duty bomber squadron under the AFGSC BSOS task order. This role fills a non‑flying additional‑duty function traditionally performed by pilots, weapons system officers, and electronic warfare officers, freeing aircrew to focus on flying‑related qualifications and readiness requirements.

Location

One of five AFGSC CONUS installations (Barksdale AFB, LA (2 BW/2 OG, B‑52); Minot AFB, ND (5 BW/5 OG, B‑52); Whiteman AFB, MO (509 BW/509 OG, B‑2); Dyess AFB, TX (7 BW/7 OG, B‑1); or Ellsworth AFB, SD (28 BW/28 OG, B‑1))

Schedule

Full‑Time

Clearance

Secret (active or previously held/expired, not revoked)

Contract Status

Contingent upon task order award; period of performance is a base year (1 Oct 26 – 31 Mar 27) plus four one‑year option periods, with performance beginning 26 Sep 2026

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with training officers, Aviation Resource Management, Unit Deployment Manager, and the Operations Officer (DO) to build schedules supporting qualifications, upgrade, test, exercise, and continuation training
• Build long‑and short‑range schedules ensuring full coverage of aircrew, instructor, evaluator, support, and supervisor positions
• Track crewmember leave, temporary duty, medical appointments, and other commitments to deconflict schedules and meet sortie taskings
• Update scheduling data in Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or equivalent systems and publish long/short‑range flying, ground, academic, and simulator training schedules
• Obtain aircraft and equipment availability from maintenance and schedule crewmembers for training, exercises, simulators, and operations
• Coordinate with Wing Scheduling and outside agencies for exercises such as RED FLAG, GREEN FLAG, and Weapons School support
• Attend recurring meetings including Special Use Airspace Scheduling, Planning/Coordinating Airspace Restrictions, and Range Scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Secret clearance, active or previously held (expired, not revoked)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a squadron aircrew scheduler
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with PEX or a similar proprietary scheduling program
• Knowledge of national, DoD, and USAF logistics/operations policies and procedures; ability to work in NIPR/SIPR IT environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USAF aircraft/aircrew scheduling requirements even without direct PEX experience, which may be considered under a case‑by‑case waiver by the Contracting Officer, COR, and Operations Group Commander
• Prior experience supporting B‑1, B‑2, or B‑52 squadron operations

Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires a minimum active SECRET security clearance (or a previously held Secret clearance that has expired but not been revoked). All applicants must be U.S. citizens; new hires without an active clearance must be eligible for SECRET and submit clearance paperwork promptly upon selection.

Spiral Solutions and Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local law