Helicopter Operations Test Support

SIERTEK LTD; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Helicopter Operations Test Support to assist at Barksdale AFB, LA. You will provide systems engineering support for helicopter sustainment and modernization, help develop and execute test plans, and coordinate with MAJCOM and intelligence resources to support nuclear security objectives.

Travel to support AFGSC is required; you will interface with tacticians on acquisition phases and contribute to tactics and training updates as part of the security mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Headquarters staff experience desired.
• USAF Developmental and/or Operational aircraft test experience desired.
• Helicopter Unit CC/DO experience desired.
• Missile Wing Rotary-wing support experience desired.
• Close air support (CAS) and aerial gunnery employment experience desired.
• Experience with tactical data links (TDL) desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support for helicopter sustainment and modernization programs.
• Support development and integration of the HQ AF/A3S Nuclear Security Roadmap.
• Prepare and coordinate test plans and support execution.
• Coordinate with MAJCOM and intelligence resources to evaluate local ICBM area threats.
• Interface with tacticians during phases of equipment acquisition to integrate helicopters into security schemes.
• Disseminate TRB IP dispositions to subordinate units and MAJCOMs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Barksdale Air Force Base - Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Helicopter Operations Test Support to support an opportunity at Barksdale AFB, LA.

• Travel as required to support AFGSC.
• Support development and integration of the HQ AF/A3S Nuclear Security Roadmap. Provide technical input to ensure AFGSC programs/equities are accurately represented in overall product.
• Provide planning support for operational and developmental tests and exercises. Prepare and coordinate necessary test plans and support execution.
• Provide Systems Engineering Support for helicopter sustainment and modernization programs to support nuclear security roadmap.
• Perform engineering analyses and studies as requested by A3TT/A3TW to assist AFGSC in performance management of the operational helicopter fleet in support of the security training requirements integrating the helicopter with nuclear security tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate with AFGSC/A2 and other intelligence resources to evaluate and update local ICBM area threat assessments.
• Interface with tacticians participating in applicable phases of equipment acquisition to mitigate concerns as the helicopter is integrated into the security scheme of each ICBM operating location.
• Initiate requests, provide inputs, and develop flows to meet the Tactics Review Board (TRB) timetable.
• Support A3TW development of MAJCOM recommendations on proposed courses of action and timetables etc. for al l Tactics Improvement Processes (TIPs) submitted. Ensure TIPs focus on the best way to improve helicopter support of the ICBM security mission.
• Disseminate TRB T IP disposition to subordinate operational and training units and NAF/A3s. Ensure timely flow of tactics information with other MAJCOMs.
• Provide expertise to A3TT/A3TW during interaction with organizations outside AFGSC in matters regarding ICBM security, tactics, and helicopter security training.
• Provide expertise in AFTTP 3-1, 3-3 and other tactics development directives. Ensure concepts of operations are published prior to the initiation of test projects.
• Provide other technical, administrative and programmatic support as directed by applicable A3 Division Chief.

QualificationsEducation

At a minimum, Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

• Headquarters (MAJCOM, NAF, Center) staff experience desired.
• USAF Developmental and/or Operational aircraft test experience desired.
• Helicopter Unit CC/DO experience desired.
• Missile Wing Rotary-wing support experience desired.
• Close air support (CAS) and aerial gunnery employment experience desired.
• Experience with tactical data links (TDL) desired

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