Aviation Mission Planner / Navigator

Leidos; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Aviation Mission Planner / Navigator (MP/N) to work in a tight-knit crew environment, applying military aviation experience to develop complex flight plans for Air Force missions.

The role requires TS clearance and a bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, along with PFPS/FalconView proficiency, ISR operations, air navigation, fuel management and combat mission planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Extensive military aviation background.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex flight plans based on platform capabilities and flight characteristics.
• Multi-task in a dynamic environment with strong communication skills.
• Address time-critical and long-term mission planning challenges to meet client objectives.

Skills

PFPS/FalconView

ISR operations

Air navigation

Fuel management

Combat mission planning

Special use airspace

Aircraft survivability

Military aviation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 environmentproviding exciting, yet unconventional technical expertise in support of Air Force mission requirements. The MP/Nleverages 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 mustpossess an in-depth understanding of the key factors in aircraft survivability and combat mission planning to ensure client objectives are metby 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.

Original Posting:

September 21, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.