Aviation Mission Planner / Navigator

Leidos; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Aviation Mission Planner / Navigator to operate in a small, close-knit crew environment, applying advanced tools to develop complex flight plans for Air Force missions. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of relevant aviation experience, with TS/SCI clearance.

Proficiency in PFPS/FalconView, ISR operations, air navigation, fuel management, and mission planning for survivability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant aviation experience.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Experience in mission planning and survivability considerations.

Skills

ISR operations

Air navigation

Fuel management

Military aircraft mission planning

Special use airspace management

RPA/UAV/UAS operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PFPS/FalconView

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Aviation Mission Planner / Navigator (MP/N) is a Subject Matter Expert working in a small, close-knit crew environment providing exciting, yet unconventional technical expertise in support of Air Force mission requirements. The MP/N leverages their background knowledge and specialized tools to develop complex flight plans based on the platform's capabilities and flight characteristics. Ability to multi-task, strong communication skills, and a firm grasp of Crew Resource Management skills are integral components of successful performance. The MP/N must possess an in-depth understanding of the key factors in aircraft survivability and combat mission planning to ensure client objectives are met by finding both time-critical and long-term solutions to challenging and unconventional problems.

TOP SECRET / SCI clearance is required. No exceptions will be made.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

This position offers a qualified candidate the unique opportunity to make good use of years of military aviation experience. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and minimum of 8 years' relevant experience.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Strong knowledge of PFPS/Falconview, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) operations, air navigation, fuel management, military aircraft combat mission planning, special use airspace use and management, and the key factors in aircraft survivability. Recent operational experience. Must be comfortable with managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and an ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision. Experienced military aviators (pilot or flight officer) of manned and unmanned vehicles. RPA/UAV/UAS mission commanders / mission planners.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.