Flight Operations Specialist

KBR; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems division seeks a Flight Operations Specialist to support a Foreign Military Sales training program. The TOC Operations Specialist assists the Squadron Coordination Center, ensuring effective communication and execution of flight and ground operations across six annual training events with around-the-clock coverage.

You will work with a team of two coordinators and three specialists, synchronize administrative flight and ground operations, prepare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over 4 years of military ops, TOC management or tactical coordination.
• Strong understanding of flight and ground ops procedures.
• Proficiency in planning and reporting tools.
• Ability to read MEF forms.

Responsibilities

• Support SCC and Flight Operations Section management.
• Operate and support 24-hour field operations across six annual training events.
• Communicate with units to maintain operational awareness.
• Synchronize administrative flight and ground operations during missions.
• Prepare orders, plans, and intelligence summaries.
• Maintain situational awareness tools and update OMIS.
• Develop and deliver training instruction.
• Attend planning and synchronization meetings.
• Perform duties as assigned by Site Lead and PM.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Operational planning

MEF interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAFRS/OMIS

Job description

Flight Operations Specialist

Program Summary

KBRs 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 teams 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.