Mission Planner

ASRC Federal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Mission Planner at Joint Base Andrews to provide planning coordination for worldwide missions. The role requires onsite work with some remote capability and coordination with US government and foreign officials to secure diplomatic clearances.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of mission planning experience, FAA dispatch certification, and the ability to manage international aviation requirements using GDSS, MRAD, and APACS data.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in mission planning coordination for high-level missions.
• FAA Flight Dispatch Certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience coordinating international diplomatic clearances and flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mission Planning Coordination Services for worldwide missions.
• Brief aircrew during planning, provide departure briefing and flight following.
• Determine aircraft suitability and performance for USAF aircraft and review airfield data.
• Assist in diplomatic clearances, APACS coordination, and security arrangements.
• Coordinate Host Nation visa and clearance requirements with embassies and authorities.
• Use MRAD to obtain mission numbers and close out mission information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interagency coordination

Multitasking

Self-starter

Education

FAA Flight Dispatch Certification

Tools

APACS

GDSS

MRAD

Job description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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 atop 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 andprepare 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:

CLEARANCE LEVEL:

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.

EEO Statement

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.