MAF DMO Fighter Aircraft SME

BGI, LLC; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BGI, LLC seeks a current or former fighter pilot or WSO to become a Fighter Subject Matter Expert supporting the Mobility Air Forces DTC in Orlando, FL. The role leverages operational knowledge to prepare realistic aircrew training scenarios and lead DMO events.

The candidate should hold US citizenship with the ability to maintain a Secret security clearance and possess strong leadership and communication skills for mission planning, briefing, and execution.

Qualifications

• Current or previous fighter aircraft pilot or WSO with robust air-to-air background.
• Current or previous Instructor or evaluator.
• Must be a US citizen, currently hold and able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have proven leadership skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate mission briefings and debriefings and evaluate simulator design and training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with MAF Aircrew Training Device providers and customers to determine exercise requirements.
• Provide operational and tactical level experience in integrated employment of DTC core missions.
• DMC mission planning and training material development to maximize training.
• Provide DMO Event Control/Management during event planning and execution.
• Function as the mission SME, coordinating Virtual-Constructive inputs into DMO events.
• Provide instructor level expertise to shape tactical training for participants.
• Provide mission commander leadership for execution of DMO training events.

Skills

Fighter pilot background

WSO background

Instructor/evaluator

Leadership

Communication

US citizenship

Security clearance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

BGI seeks a current Reserve, Air National Guard or retired/separated U.S. military fighter pilot, tanker, or weapon systems officer to fill the role of a Fighter Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Distributed Training Center (DTC) in Orlando, FL. The Fighter SME will apply their operational knowledge of tactics, techniques, procedures, and aircraft capabilities to prepare realistic aircrew training scenarios and lead the execution of MAF Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events.

Job Responsibilities

Leads and facilitates mission briefings and debriefings as well as evaluates simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency. Collaborates with MAF Aircrew Training Device providers and our customers to determine exercise requirements that will enable the units to meet the MAF DMO Program vision to enhance Global Reach through a network of live, virtual, and constructive training capabilities. Provides operational and tactical level experience in integrated employment of MAF DTC core missions, with specific expertise in air battle management and Blue Force integration. Expertise in sister service core missions may be appropriate and requested for training joint customers. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide subject matter expertise to support DTC Operational Training events.
• Lead the development, coordination, and integration of MAF Mission Profile (MMP) Events to maximize training.
• Coordinate with MAF units, external players, exercise directors and Aircrew Training Systems personnel on DMO mission training requirements.
• Provide DMO Event Control / Management during event planning and execution.
• Functions as the mission SME, orchestrating Virtual-Constructive inputs into DMO events.
• Provide instructor level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
• Provides mission commander leadership for the execution of DMO training events.
• Create and modify mission-planning materials to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
• Provide constructive and threat generation expertise for operational execution.Coordinate with Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel for Event Control Center (ECC) set-up.
• Report issues related to stimulation software applications and provide basic trouble shooting support.
• When not directly supporting DMO events, other duties include:
  • Attend scheduled academics, meetings, and other training.
  • Provide academic support (briefings, instruction, etc.) as coordinated.
  • Support other Operational Testing & Training Infrastructure activities defined by the Government.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current or previous fighter aircraft pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) with robust air-to-air background.
• Current or previous Instructor or evaluator.
• Must be a US citizen, currently hold and able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have proven leadership skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and oral

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous or current Active Duty or Reserve Component instructor pilot at O4 level or above
• Three years' experience conducting training in a DMO environment.
• USAF Weapons School or USN Fighter Weapons School Graduate
• Possess a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Recent experience (within past 3 years) in planning and executing Large Force Exercise training events.
• Understanding/experience with Live-Virtual-Constructive training concepts
• Experience with environment generator software to include Next Generation Threat System (NGTS)

BGI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. Consistent with applicable law, BGI provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who seek to utilize the company's on-line employment process. BGI has made extensive efforts to ensure that its on-line employment process is accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, if an applicant is unable to fully utilize BGI's procedures, BGI will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants that require accommodation with the online employment process may contact 330.374.7737 for assistance.

It is the policy of BGI, LLC to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.