Helicopter Operations Test Support

SIERTEK LTD; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Helicopter Operations Test Support to back an opportunity at Barksdale AFB, LA. The role requires supporting test plans, coordinating with AF/A3S, and providing systems engineering input for helicopter sustainment related to the nuclear security roadmap.

Travel will be required to support AFGSC missions. Ideal candidates have USAF test experience, rotary-wing expertise, and familiarity with tactical data links and CAS procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 experience desired.
• Experience with tactical data links (TDL) desired.

Responsibilities

• Travel as required to support AFGSC.
• Support development and integration of the HQ AF/A3S Nuclear Security Roadmap and ensure accurate representation of AFGSC programs.
• Provide planning support for operational and developmental tests and exercises; prepare and coordinate test plans and support execution.
• Provide systems engineering support for helicopter sustainment and modernization programs.
• Perform engineering analyses to assist performance management of the helicopter fleet.

Skills

USAF test exp

Rotary-wing exp

TDL exp

HQ staff exp

CAS exp

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Education

• At a minimum, Bachelors 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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