F/A-18 Simulator Operator

DCS Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,310 - 95,400; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a skilled technician to support the F/A-18 Low-Cost Trainer Simulator at NAWCWD China Lake. The role requires TS clearance eligibility, US citizenship, and extensive aircraft simulator experience.

You will operate and maintain LCT hardware/software, coordinate with flight test teams, and support TOFT/LITL systems. The ideal candidate has strong communication, independent work ability, and familiarity with Linux/Windows environments, with DoD 8570 IAT II or

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma with 10 years of exp (or higher degrees with commensurate exp) required.
• Must have aircraft simulator experience and be able to liaise with external agencies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate F/A-18 E/F & E/A-18 G LCT.
• Calibrate LCT hardware and software.
• Maintain and update LCT software and hardware.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on LCT hardware/software.
• Troubleshoot LCT software and hardware.
• Support Developmental Test and Operational Test events.
• Write reports detailing test objectives and outcomes.
• Operate the LITL ground station and TOFT systems.
• Coordinate trainer usage and mission requirements with flight test engineers.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Aircraft simulator experience

Excellent communication

Work independently

Professionalism and integrity

CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II

Education

High school diploma/GED + 10 years of experience

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Master's degree + 1 year experience

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

Salary Range: $70,310 - $95,400

Perform support to the F/A-18 Low-Cost Trainer Simulator at NAWCWD China Lake.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate F/A-18 E/F & E/A-18 G Low-Cost Trainer (LCT).
• Calibrate LCT hardware and software.
• Maintain and update LCT software and all hardware.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections on LCT hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot LCT software and hardware.
• Support Developmental Test and Operational Test events.
• Write reports detailing test objectives, test activities, outcomes, etc.
• Operate Next Generation Threat System.
• Coordinate trainer usage and mission requirements with VX-31, VX-9, and flight test engineers, and Weapons TPOs.
• Provide Airborne Intercept Controller support for LITL and LCT training missions.
• Coordinate and maintain the LCT flight schedule.
• Operate F/A-18 E/F & E/A-18 G Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT).
• Operate the Link-16 Inject-to-Live (LITL) ground station.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of experience, associate's degree with 4 years of experience, bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience, or a master's degree with 1 years' experience.
• Must be able to be granted a Top Secret security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment.
• Must have aircraft simulator experience.
• Excellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.
• Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.
• Possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Desired Skills

• Four years of experience as an AIC or aviation simulator operator preferred.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required.