RC-135 Operations Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) Training Specialist

Leidos LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an RC-135 Operations Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) Training Specialist to join our team at Offutt AFB, NE. This role supports Air Combat Command's ISR mission by delivering academic, simulator, and inflight training for RC-135 operators, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance, a related degree with 4+ years of experience or an associate with 6+ years, and recent RC-135 flight experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Flown on the RC-135 within the past 4 years and have deep knowledge of its operations.
• Ability to maintain all requirements to fly as an instructor aboard the RC-135.
• Includes completing all annual training, maintaining a current flight physical, and re-accomplishing an evaluation every 18 months (CFIC certification).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance on day 1.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-tier academic, simulator, and inflight training to ASE operators for RC-135 fleets.
• Align with FAA standards, ICAO guidelines, technical orders, and DoD/USAF directives to ensure training excellence.
• Contribute to comprehensive training by incorporating safety and emergency procedures alongside ASE-specific duties.
• Provide data and analytics on training achievements, needs, and efficiency through detailed daily and monthly metrics.
• Support Combat Training Squadron (CTS) and FTU leadership with actionable insights that drive success.

Skills

Flight operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Instructional ability

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years

Associate degree with 6+ years

Job description

Discover Your Next Frontier with Leidos At Leidos, bold thinking isn’t just encouraged — it’s our way of life. We transform ambitious ideas into real‑world impact, powered by a team as dynamic and diverse as the missions we take on. Every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and shape what comes next. We champion our people, invest in our communities, and lead with integrity in everything we do. Sustainability, purpose, and excellence aren’t just values here — they’re the engine behind our success. If you’re looking for a place where your talent can soar and your work truly matters, you’re in the right place. And with that spirit in mind, we’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity that could be your next big step.

Leidos is on the hunt for talented RC-135 Operations Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) 1, 3, or 5 Training Specialists to join our dynamic team at Offutt AFB, NE. This is for a potential future opening, so we are looking ahead to identify talented professionals with those backgrounds. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey supporting Air Combat Command's (ACC) cutting‑edge Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission! If you're a driven professional with a TS/SCI security clearance and a passion for excellence, we want you to be part of our story. Together, we'll propel your career to new heights.

Your Main Mission:

• Deliver top-tier academic, simulator, and inflight training to ASE operators for RC-135 fleets.
• Your work will align with FAA standards, ICAO guidelines, technical orders, and DoD/USAF directives to ensure training excellence.
• Contribute to comprehensive training by incorporating safety and emergency procedures alongside ASE‑specific duties, crafting well-rounded, effective aircrew.
• Provide critical data and analytics on training achievements, needs, and efficiency through detailed daily and monthly metrics.
• Support Combat Training Squadron (CTS) and FTU leadership with actionable insights that drive success.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience—or an Associate degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• Flown on the RC-135 within the past 4 years, with deep knowledge of its operations.
• Ability to maintain all requirements to fly as an instructor aboard the RC-135 aircraft.
• This is includes completing all annual training, maintaining a current flight physical, and re-accomplishing an evaluation for the position every 18 months CFIC certification.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance on day 1.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information visit www.leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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