F/A-18 Simulator Operator

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

Job summary

DCS Corp is looking for a qualified individual to support the F/A-18 Low-Cost Trainer Simulator at NAWCWD China Lake.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and educational qualifications ranging from high school to a master’s degree, along with necessary experience in aircraft simulation operations.

Competitive salary range of $70,310 - $95,400 based on expertise and background will be provided. Additional skills in communication, certification, and software operation are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to customer sensitivity.
• 10 years of experience with high school diploma, 4 years with associate's, 2 years with bachelor's, or 1 year with master's.
• Must maintain Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate F/A-18 E/F & E/A-18 G Low-Cost Trainer (LCT).
• Calibrate and maintain LCT hardware and software.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on LCT systems.

Skills

Aircraft simulator experience

Excellent communication skills

Linux operating system

Windows operating system

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

High school diploma/GED and 10 years experience or relevant degree

Tools

CompTIA Security+ certification

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

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.