Fighter Pilot Training & Operations SME

Serco; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Fighter Pilot or WSO/CSO/NFO Operations SME for the CAF DTC at Langley AFB, VA. You will facilitate distributed training, role‑play fighter aircraft, and stay current on tactics to support U.S. and allied aircrew training.

You will work with CES, NGTS, and MACE, travel up to 10%, and engage in mission planning, planning conferences, and doctrine development to advance USAF training capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years’ experience as a fighter aviator, or a Master’s degree with 7 years’ experience, or PhD with 4 years’ experience.
• Former Fighter Pilot, NFO, CSO, or WSO with F-15C/E/EX, F-16C, F/A-18, EA-18G, F-22, or F-35.
• Thorough knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 fighter employment or equivalent manual.
• Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years (simulator experience considered).
• Ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support daily training by scheduling, mission planning, creating mission materials, briefing, executing, and debriefing LFEs and Small Team events.
• Attend CAF exercise planning conferences (e.g. RED FLAG) and integrate unit training requirements into missions.
• Provide consulting expertise to military/defense clients to develop and evaluate training and doctrine.

Skills

Fighter pilot experience

Security clearance (Secret)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years’ fighter aviator experience

Master’s degree with 7 years’ experience

PhD with 4 years’ experience

Tools

Combat Environment Server (CES)

NGTS

MACE

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a Fighter Pilot or WSO/CSO/NFO Operations SME for the CAF DTC at Langley AFB, VA. You will facilitate distributed training, role‑play fighter aircraft, and stay current on tactics to support U.S. and allied aircrew training.

You will work with CES, NGTS, and MACE, travel up to 10%, and engage in mission planning, planning conferences, and doctrine development to advance USAF training capabilities.