Flight Duty Officer

Sdi Inc; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sdi Inc is seeking a qualified Flight Duty Officer (FDO) in Palmdale, CA, to support flight operations for the U.S. Air Force. The FDO will coordinate daily flight activities, verify aircrew readiness, and maintain compliance with aviation regulations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with four years of experience, military aviation operations experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Prior relevant U.S. Air Force, DoD, or military aviation operations experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform Flight Duty Officer and Operations Supervisor duties in support of daily flight operations.
• Coordinate aircraft crew-ready status with maintenance and operations personnel.
• Support aircrew during in-flight emergencies and unusual operational events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Military aviation operations experience

Experience supporting flight scheduling

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Fifteen years of directly related experience

Job description

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Flight Duty Officer

Palmdale, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

System Dynamics International, Inc. is seeking a qualified Flight Duty Officer (FDO) to support flight operations and Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) functions in support of U.S. Air Force operations. The selected candidate will provide operational and administrative support to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of flight activities in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions, organizational procedures, and contractual requirements.

The FDO will serve as a key operational support resource responsible for coordinating daily flight operations, verifying aircrew readiness, supporting mission scheduling activities, and maintaining aviation resource management compliance.

• Perform Flight Duty Officer and Operations Supervisor duties in support of daily flight operations
• Coordinate aircraft crew-ready status with maintenance and operations personnel
• Verify aircrew currency, qualification, medical, and testing requirements prior to flight operations
• Ensure completion of required pre-flight checklists and Go/No-Go requirements
• Support aircrew during in-flight emergencies and unusual operational events
• Coordinate mission deviations and schedule adjustments with flight operations scheduling personnel
• Support Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) program requirements and documentation
• Monitor and maintain awareness of regulatory guidance, policy updates, and operational requirements affecting aviation resource management
• Coordinate aircraft scheduling through applicable scheduling systems and processes
• Brief leadership on aviation resource management and operational issues
• Support inspections, self‑assessments, audits, and administrative reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with government and contractual requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of mission operations

Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet at least one of the following labor category qualification requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in respective profession, including two (2) years supporting Department of Defense (DoD) operations; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years in the respective discipline being performed, including three (3) years supporting DoD operations; OR
• Fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, including five (5) years supporting DoD operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior relevant U.S. Air Force, DoD, or military aviation operations experience
• Experience supporting flight scheduling or aircrew operations
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracyAbility to obtain and maintain required system access and/or security credentials

Clearance Requirement

• Secret Clearance Required / Ability to Obtain and Maintain Clearance