Fighter Pilot, Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Naval Flight Off[...]

Serco North America; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Fighter Pilot, Weapons Systems Officer, or similar role, supporting the U.S. Air Force in dynamic virtual training environments. Utilize advanced simulation systems to enhance training effectiveness and operational readiness. Ideal candidates will have extensive military experience and strong leadership skills, contributing to mission success in high-stakes scenarios.

Qualifications

• 9 years experience with a Bachelor’s, 7 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training by role-playing fighter aircraft in DMO events.
• Lead scheduling, planning, briefing, and debriefing for DMO events.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Simulation realism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

AFTTP 3-1

Combat Environment Server

Next Generation Threat System

Modern Air Combat Environment

Job description

Position Description

Serco is seeking an experienced Fighter Pilot, Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) to join our elite team at the Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC) at Langley AFB, VA. In this role, you will support the U.S. Air Force's ability to conduct integration training against modern threats within a dynamic virtual battlespace.

You will serve as a critical part of a team that delivers Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team Events using systems such as the Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). This position supports planning, execution, and debriefing of events involving U.S. and allied aircrew, air battle managers, and JTACs.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate training by role-playing fighter aircraft in Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events.
• Learn and execute missions using CES, NGTS, and MACE simulation systems.
• Stay current on threats, tactics, and procedures via AFTTPs, tactics manuals, and updates.
• Lead scheduling, planning, briefing, and debriefing for DMO events.
• Integrate unit training requirements into exercises based on feedback from planning conferences (e.g. RED FLAG).
• Provide consulting support on doctrine, scenario design, and exercise execution.
• Analyze data to support after action reviews and continual process improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience; OR a PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Experience as a Pilot, WSO, CSO, or NFO in one or more of the following aircraft: F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18, EA-18G, F-22, F-35.
• Strong familiarity with AFTTP 3-1 or equivalent service manuals related to fighter/bomber employment.
• Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years (simulator experience acceptable).
• An active U.S. DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR access.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to interpret and execute advanced tactical procedures.
• Effective communication and leadership skills for coordinating across teams and ranks.
• A mindset for simulation realism and training effectiveness in virtual environments.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Mission Commander qualification.
• Experience as an Instructor Pilot/WSO/CSO/NFO.
• Knowledge of 5th-generation fighter tactics and integrated operations.
• An active Top Secret clearance.

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.