Mission Planner

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Matching

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

ASRC Federal Holding Company seeks a Mission Planner for Joint Base Andrews. The role is primarily on-site with some remote work, supporting executive airlift missions and worldwide operations.

Responsibilities include planning, briefing aircrew, and coordinating diplomatic clearances. Requires FAA dispatch certification, a bachelor’s degree, and 5–7 years of related experience with DoD missions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of planning, coordination and oversight experience in Executive Airlift (EA) Special Air Missions (SAM).
• Ability to interact with high-level US government and international officials.
• FAA flight dispatch certification or equivalent, with eligibility for certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mission Planning Coordination Services.
• Develop mission plans and brief aircrew for worldwide missions; provide briefings and flight following.
• Determine aircraft suitability and performance limits for the USAF C-40C (Boeing 737-700).
• Coordinate international diplomatic clearances and APACS requests for logisitcal support.

Skills

FAA Flight Dispatch Certification

Interact with high-level government

Executive airlift planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal is seeking qualified candidates for a Mission Planner at Joint Base Andrews. This position is primarily onsite with some remote work.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The candidate shall provide Mission Planning Coordination Services.
• The candidate shall be a self-starter, motivated to succeed, highly attentive to detail, multi-task capable, work well with others, and get work accomplished in a fast-paced, short-notice, multiple-change office environment which holds perfection as the standard.
• Develops plans and mission folders for worldwide missions IAW Squadron Mission Planning checklists for mission execution. Briefs aircrew during the mission planning phase and provides mission departure briefing, and flight following.
• Determines aircraft suitability and aircraft performance limitations for the USAF C-40C designated Boeing 737-700 aircraft. Reviews and analyzes international airfield data in the Global Decision Support System (GDSS) Mission Planners Report, DOD GP/AP publications, IFR supplements, NOTAMS, Terminal Procedures (TERPS), and Aviation Resource Management (AvORM) calculations.
• Assists external flight dispatch service provider with diplomatic clearances. Updates the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) request for coordination of all logistical information to include aircraft fuel, services and security, aircrew transportation, hotel reservations, and aircrew support required at each worldwide location.
• Determines Host Nation VISA and Aircraft Entry requirements in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Coordinates aircraft and crew logistical support and security with US Embassies and Host Nation authorities.
• Leverages Mission Readiness Airlift Database (MRAD) to perform planning tasks e.g., obtain mission numbers, close out mission information, and complete MRAD cycle.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5-7 years of relevant experience of planning, coordination, and oversight of Executive Airlift (EA) Special Air Missions (SAM) that support the White House, Cabinet, Congress, and senior military leaders on worldwide missions when assigned to the squadron.
• Experience determining initial mission requirements, aircraft performance limitations, and be able to hold an FAA Flight Dispatch Certification.
• Ability to coordinate and manage International Diplomatic Aircraft Clearances and prepare an APACS request for coordination of all logistical aircraft and aircrew support required at each worldwide location.
• Ability to professionally interact with high-level US government, US embassy, and foreign officials.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Contractor shall have experience in government mission planning and/or aircrew scheduling. All personnel performing Mission Planning Services will be FAA dispatch certified or a prior Pilot/Navigator in the USAF/USN/USMC/USARMY/USCG or have previous EA Mission Planning experience. If not, personnel must have aviation mission planning experience or have military flight crew experience and receive a dispatch certification within one year of hire.
• FAA Flight Dispatch Certification

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree

CLEARANCE LEVEL

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, AD&D Insurance
• EEO Employer F/M/Vet/Disabled

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Details

Job Family Military

Job Function Exercise Planner

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Bachelor’s Degree

Hiring Min Rate 100,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 111,000 USD