Expeditionary Airbase Ops Instructor – WOCX SME

VetJobs; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson is seeking a WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations Instructor to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This onsite role focuses on AEW airbase operations, base survivability, JRSOI, and orders/OPREPs within the AETF model.

The SME will lead advanced academics and training for WOCX, travel up to 40% of duty time, and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 24 months of Airfield Operations/related operational experience in the past six years.
• 10 years of DoD military experience as a funded NCO/Officer with USAF AFSCs 13M/13B/1C3X1/1C5X1 desired; ability to instruct in military environments.
• Advanced C2 or Airfield Operations course desired; instructor course desired.
• Strong background in airbase operations, tactical C2 and expeditionary procedures; past USAF contingency roles desired.
• Deep understanding of ACE concepts and airbase establishment challenges.
• Experience with DRRS/OPREP procedures is required.
• IAMD familiarity, counter-UAS, SHORAD/FS-LIDS/SUADS integration desired.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations ~40% of time; current US Passport required.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the WOCX instructor team, providing SME support and instruction for WOCX training audiences.
• Perform platform instructor duties, including lesson plan development, research, and instructional aids.
• Design and deliver academic instruction on base survivability, JRSOI prioritization, and C2 of forces across multiple locations.
• Instruct on OPREP/ordering processes within the AETF construct.
• Provide SME support for scenario development, including realistic threats to airbases.
• Travel for AEF 200-level training events as prioritized by HQ ACC.
• Provide tactical and operational airbase C2 and operations experience as SME for the WOCX team.

Skills

Airfield Operations

Command and Control

Base Defense

Expeditionary Operations

JRSOI

ACE concepts

DRRS/OPREP

Travel readiness

Top Secret clearance

Passport

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jefferson is seeking a WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations Instructor to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This onsite role focuses on AEW airbase operations, base survivability, JRSOI, and orders/OPREPs within the AETF model.

The SME will lead advanced academics and training for WOCX, travel up to 40% of duty time, and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.