Senior Fixed Wing Aviation Military Analyst

Cortina Solutions; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-paid Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Plan

Flexible PTO

Professional Development

Job summary

Cortina Solutions is seeking a Senior Fixed Wing Aviation Military Analyst to provide expert analysis and strategic support for Army aviation operations. This position will involve leading working groups and producing high-quality documents supporting Army and Joint aviation requirements.

Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of Army flight experience, Army Fixed-Wing aviation experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of Army aviation flight and combat operations experience.
• Rated Army Aviator with Army Fixed-Wing aviation experience.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis and support for Army fixed-wing aviation operations.
• Lead working groups and develop requirements documentation.
• Produce high-quality analytical products supporting Army aviation requirements.

Skills

Army aviation flight and combat operations

Army Fixed-Wing aviation

Instructional skills as a Standardization Instructor Pilot

Leadership in tactical operational management

Analytical writing for military documentation

Experience with Joint Working Groups

Operational staff experience

Maintenance Test Pilot experience

Capability development activities

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance

Education

Completion of military or civilian equivalent professional education

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Fixed Wing Aviation Military Analyst provides expert analysis and strategic support for Army fixed‑wing aviation operations, capability development, requirements generation, and modernization initiatives. The position supports studies, operational assessments, technology evaluations, and Joint capability development efforts while providing subject matter expertise on the tactical employment of Army fixed‑wing aircraft. The analyst leads working groups, develops requirements documentation, contributes to capability‑based assessments, and produces high‑quality white papers, concept papers, operational views, and other analytical products supporting Army and Joint aviation requirements.

Job Requirements

• Rated Army Aviator with a minimum of 15 years of Army aviation flight and combat operations experience.
• Army Fixed‑Wing aviation experience required.
• Dual‑qualified Military Intelligence and Aviation Branch officer/warrant officer.
• Senior or Master Army Aviator Badge required.
• Completion of military or civilian equivalent professional education comparable to CGSC/ILE or the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course.
• Experience as a Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP) or Instructor Pilot (IP) in Army fixed‑wing aviation formations.
• Experience operating current Army fixed‑wing aircraft fielded to Army aviation units.
• Tactical operational staff experience supporting planning, training, and mission execution within Army fixed‑wing organizations of 50 to 170+ personnel.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting combat and/or capability development activities.
• Tactical operational management experience leading organizations of 400+ personnel.
• Experience as a Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) or Examiner in Army fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Experience planning, facilitating, and executing Joint Working Groups.
• Experience leading aviation studies focused on capability development and technology assessment.
• Ability to provide detailed analysis regarding the tactical employment of Army fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Experience leading a team that authored a Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)-approved JCIDS document.
• Experience as a direct contributor to the Army Aviation Operations Capabilities‑Based Assessment (CBA).
• Worldwide Army fixed‑wing operational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce and review graduate‑level white papers, concept papers, requirements documents, operational views, and related deliverables with minimal Government revisions.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.

Benefits

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Company‑paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non‑Profit Donations
• Professional Development

Background Check Requirement

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.