RC-135 Operations Training Specialist

Leidos Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking RC135 Operations Training Specialists in Omaha, NE. This role involves providing academic and inflight training for ISR crews on the RC-135 aircraft. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and active TS/SCI clearance. Key responsibilities include training analysis and ensuring compliance with FAA and DoD regulations. The position offers a competitive pay range from $65,650 to $118,675 and exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or associate degree with 6+ years.
• Maintain requirements to fly as an instructor on RC-135 aircraft.
• RC-135 experience within recent years.
• CFIC Certification required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide simulator and inflight training for ISR crews.
• Analyze training effectiveness with daily/monthly metrics.
• Offer insights into training accomplishments and needs.

Skills

Instructor Qualification

Flight Safety Procedures

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate degree with relevant experience

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 realworld 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 search for RC135 Operations Training Specialists to join a dynamic team at Offutt AFB, NE. This is for a potential future opening, so we are looking ahead to identify talented professionals with backgrounds in any of the following: Airborne Analysts (AA), Internal Intelligence Operators (IIO), Airborne Mission Supervisor (AMS), Datalink Operator (DLO), or Electronic Warfare Officers (EWO) - with Tactical Coordinator (TC) experience preferred. This upcoming opportunity will support Air Combat Command's (ACC) innovative Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. If you hold a TS/SCI clearance and are interested in contributing to a team that's redefining success in the skies, we'd love to stay connected as this role moves forward.

Your Role:

Provide academic, simulator, and inflight training to back-end ISR crews for models RC/TC/WC/OC-135 fleets commensurate with requirements stipulated by current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aircraft manufacturer technical orders, DoD/USAF Higher Headquarters (HHQ) local guidance, and applicable syllabi. Back-end training may include non-ISR-related aircrew duties such as safety or emergency procedures but is focused on ISR-related crew duties. Provide in-depth data and analysis of training accomplishment, needs, current status, and effectiveness via daily and monthly metrics specific to Programmed Flying Training (PFT) scheduled versus accomplished, effective versus non-effective and other variables as required by the Combat Training Squadron (CTS)/FTU leadership.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience-or an associate degree with 6+ years of experience. (Equivalent experience & certs may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• Ability to maintain all requirements to fly as an instructor onboard the RC-135 aircraft. This includes completing all annual training, maintaining a current flight physical, and re-accomplishing an evaluation for the position every 18 months.
• RC-135 experience in the last few years.
• CFIC Certification.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance on day 1.

At Leidos, innovation and growth are limitless. With exciting opportunities to challenge yourself, expand your skills, and contribute to vital missions, your future is brighter here. We can't wait to learn more about you-apply today and let's build something extraordinary together!

Original Posting: February 6, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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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