Aviation Exercise Control SME – SOF/CPX Expert

The Unconventional; Hawaii; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unconventional is seeking an Air/SOF Aviation Exercise Control SME to support SOCPAC exercise events in Oahu, HI. You will bring aviation C2 expertise to ensure realistic air planning and execution within the ECG framework.

Responsibilities include synchronizing air MSEL injects, coordinating ATO/ACO/SPINS, and injecting weather diversions and other aviation friction to challenge staff decisions during CPX events.

Qualifications

• Air/SOF Aviation experience: air planning and Close Air Support (CAS).
• Experience supporting SOF training and exercise events.
• Ability to conduct 12-hour shift work during exercise support.
• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize aviation MSEL injects with the Exercise Design Lead to test air planning, long‑range infiltration/exfiltration, personnel recovery, aerial refueling, and CAS.
• Coordinate with the USPACOM Air Cell to develop/synchronize ATOs, ACOs, and SPINS, and adjudicate airspace coordination requests.
• Dynamically inject aviation friction to drive realistic staff decision-making.
• Provide exercise support during Keen Sword CPX (Oahu, HI) and PACSENTRY CPX events.

Job description

The Unconventional is seeking an Air/SOF Aviation Exercise Control SME to support SOCPAC exercise events in Oahu, HI. You will bring aviation C2 expertise to ensure realistic air planning and execution within the ECG framework.

Responsibilities include synchronizing air MSEL injects, coordinating ATO/ACO/SPINS, and injecting weather diversions and other aviation friction to challenge staff decisions during CPX events.