Mission Systems Operator (MSO) (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Pacificopower; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A2G International LLC seeks Mission Systems Operators (MSOs) to execute remote sensing wide area data collection missions as aircrew members on a multi-position aircraft. Deployments rotate every 2–3 months.

Standards include US citizenship, Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience, active DoD Secret clearance or higher, FAA Class III Medical Certificate, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings. Training may occur in Titusville, FL, with no relocation required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating surveillance and reconnaissance equipment.
• Knowledge of ISR collection tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Understanding of data collection and distribution during flight.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain surveillance and reconnaissance equipment.
• Coordinate real-time data with aircrew and ground assets via Link-16/mIRC or BLoS SATCOM.
• Operate ground-based communications systems and SSDL radios.
• Support mission planning, briefing, debriefing, and safety.
• Understand data collection capabilities and sensor limits.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software and maintain field logs.

Skills

ISR equipment ops

COMINT/ELINT/SIGINT

Data links (Link-16)

Mission software

Flight/ground ops coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree +4 years

Tools

Orion

Claw

Weaver

Harbinger

Prospector

AIMS-HD

Job description

About us

A2G International LLC (A2G) provides and enables real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of a diverse array of outsourced manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services throughout the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At A2G, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

Summary

A2G International is seeking Mission Systems Operators (MSOs) to execute remote sensing wide area data collection missions. The MSO will be responsible for collecting and analyzing information while safely and effectively functioning as an aircrew member on a multi-position aircraft. Standard deployment rotations are 2-3 months.

The Operator will work only while on a training status or on a deployment rotation supporting CONUS or OCONUS collection missions. All other times they will be on leave without pay (LWOP), unless authorized by Management. Although training will be conducted in Titusville, FL, relocation is not required for this position.

Note: A2G International uses Pacifico Energy Group's (PEG) hiring portal to manage the application and recruitment process. As a result, you may receive communications from PEG throughout the hiring process. This position is with A2G, all employment terms, conditions, and onboarding will be managed directly by A2G.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various air surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, experience with COMMINT, ELINT, SAR/GMTI, SIGINT collection systems
• Experience with at least one known mission software suite, e.g., Orion, Claw, Weaver, Harbinger, Prospector, AIMS-HD., etc.
• Conduct real-time communication and distribution of multi-source information with aircrew and ground assets during all phases of flight via Tactical Data Link and Chat (e.g., Link-16/mIRC) or Beyond Line of Site Satellite Communications (BLoS SATCOM)
• Operate ground-based communications systems (e.g., IC S, PRC117F, ARC 210/231), as well as Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radios
• Participate in ground and flight operations efforts, including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, communications, and safety
• Understand proper collection of tactical data to ensure accuracy and quality
• Understand and communicate the capabilities and limitations of the sensors and systems
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, and collection equipment and complete necessary field logs and data transfer duties
• Ensure safe and secure use of company and government equipment and instrumentation
• Comply with all governing regulations and work in accordance with established standard operating procedures and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Education

Bachelor's degree with four (4)+ years of related experience. Additional years' experience may be used in lieu of a degree

FAA Requirements

Current FAA Class III Medical Certificate

General Requirements

• US Citizen
• Minimum age of 21
• Must read, write, speak and understand English
• Possess a valid passport and state driver’s license
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance, or higher
• Ability to successfully meet all contractual / program training requirements
• Knowledge of ISR collection tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as the targeting cycle
• Must be able to successfully pass background check
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and active-employment drug screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher
• Prior experience as a U.S. Military SOF
• Experience with MX-15 and/or SAFIRE HD camera systems
• Recent Operational ISR experience Airborne ISR MSO within last five (5) years