Flight Operations Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Flight Operations Specialist to support a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Training Program. The role assists the Squadron Coordination Center, coordinating flight and ground ops across training events and ensuring effective communication and execution of mission command support.

The position supports 24-hour field operations throughout the training calendar. This role emphasizes operational planning, coordination with multiple units, and delivering doctrinal instruction for

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in military operations, tactical coordination, or TOC management.
• Ability to read and interpret Mission Execution Forecast (MEF) forms.
• Proficiency in operational planning and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the SCC and Flight Operations Section leadership in day-to-day operations.
• Assist in 24-hour field operations across multiple training events.
• Communicate with subordinate, higher, and adjacent units to maintain situational awareness.
• Coordinate administrative flight and ground operations during mission execution.
• Prepare and issue orders, plans, and intelligence summaries.
• Maintain situational awareness tools and update the FMS OMIS system.

Skills

Military operations

TOC management

Operational planning

Flight and ground operations

MEF forms reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and mission-focused Flight Operations Specialist to support a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Training Program. The TOC Operations Specialist serves as an assistant for the Squadron Coordination Center (SCC), supporting all aspects of current operations and mission command support for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This role ensures effective communication, synchronization, and execution of flight and ground operations across multiple training events. The TOC Operations Specialist is an integral position a team of Flight Operations personnel and supports 24-hour field operations throughout the training calendar.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supports in managing the SCC and Flight Operations Section (2 Coordinators, 3 Specialists).
• Operate and support 24-hour field operations across six annual training events.
• Communicate with subordinate, higher, and adjacent units to maintain operational awareness.
• Manage and synchronize administrative flight and ground operations during mission execution.
• Prepare and issue fragmentary orders, operational plans, and intelligence summaries.
• Maintain situational awareness tools and update the FMS Client OMIS system.
• Develop and deliver doctrinally correct instruction for tactical and sustainment training.
• Attend planning meetings, command update briefs, and synchronization meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Site Lead and PM.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Over 4 years of experience in military operations, tactical coordination, or TOC management.
• Strong understanding of flight and ground operations procedures.
• Proficiency in operational planning and reporting tools.
• Ability to read and interpret Mission Execution Forecast (MEF) forms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Prior military service in aviation flight operations support roles.
• Experience executing 24-hour tactical operations centers.
• Familiarity with CAFRS/OMIS or similar mission command systems.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army doctrinal standards and training cycles.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR, Inc.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions for the world’s toughest challenges. We do things that matter.

KBR, Inc. provides innovative science, technology, and engineering solutions to address critical global challenges for governments and businesses worldwide.

IT Services and IT Consulting Professional Services

601 Jefferson, Houston, Texas 77002, US Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, US Albuquerque, New Mexico, US Ann Arbor, Michigan, US Beaver Creek, Ohio, US Burlington, Maine, US Camarillo, California, US Carlsbad, California, US Chantilly, Virginia, US Chesapeake, Virginia, US Clearfield, Utah 84015, US Colorado Springs, Colorado, US Columbia, Maryland, US Dallas, Texas, US Beavercreek, Ohio, US Deerpark, Texas 77536, US El Segundo, California, US Fulton, Maryland, US Greenbelt, Maryland, US Houston, Texas 77058, US Huntsville, Alabama, US Jacksonville, Florida, US Kihei, Hawaii, US Killen, Texas, US King of Prussia, Pennsylvania , US Fairfax, Virginia, US Lexington Park, Maryland, US Moffett Field, California, US Newark, Delaware, US North Charleston, South Carolina, US Midwest City, Oklahoma, US Bellevue, Nebraska , US