STINGRAI NAVSOUTH Air Planner - 30324

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an Air Planner for Unmanned Systems to plan, coordinate, and manage air operations for UAS missions. The role ensures safe, compliant execution by integrating airspace requirements, priorities, regulatory guidance, and mission objectives.

You will develop airspace plans, coordinate with authorities, analyze requirements, and support risk assessments while collaborating with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems operations, aviation planning, or airspace management
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, DoD flight procedures, and unmanned system capabilities
• Ability to interpret aeronautical charts, flight planning tools, and airspace data
• Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and operational teams
• Experience in military aviation, UAS operations centers, or air traffic coordination is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate test data into meaningful engineering conclusions
• Understanding of operational risk management for unmanned flight
• Ability to manage multiple missions and priorities in dynamic environments
• Ability to develop safety risk assessments and aviation safety documentation
• Excellent technical writing skills for producing test plans, reports, and engineering documentation
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain air operations plans for unmanned systems, including flight schedules, routes, airspace usage, and mission profiles
• Coordinate with airspace authorities, range control, operations centers, and mission planners to ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, and local airspace regulations
• Analyze mission requirements and determine the appropriate unmanned platforms, payloads, and operational parameters
• Support risk assessments, safety reviews, and pre-flight planning activities for UAS missions
• Monitor ongoing UAS operations and adjust plans based on changing mission needs, weather conditions, or airspace constraints
• Prepare airspace requests, flight authorizations, and required mission documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, logistics, operations, and data analysis to ensure mission success
• Maintain situational awareness of airspace restrictions, NOTAMs, SUA schedules, and other relevant flight planning data
• Provide operational recommendations to leadership and contribute to concept-of-operations (CONOPS) development for unmanned systems
• Track UAS mission performance metrics and support after-action reviews

Skills

UAS operations

Aviation planning

Airspace management

FAA regulations

Communications

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Technical writing

Risk management

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Flight planning software

UAS ground control systems

Job description

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Requisition Number:30324

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$108,781.00-$155,402.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII- Mission Technologies is seeking an Air Planner for Unmanned Systems who is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing air operations involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role ensures safe, compliant, and effective UAS mission execution by integrating airspace requirements, operational priorities, regulatory guidance, and mission objectives.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain air operations plans for unmanned systems, including flight schedules, routes, airspace usage, and mission profiles
• Coordinate with airspace authorities, range control, operations centers, and mission planners to ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, and local airspace regulations
• Analyze mission requirements and determine the appropriate unmanned platforms, payloads, and operational parameters
• Support risk assessments, safety reviews, and pre‑flight planning activities for UAS missions
• Monitor ongoing UAS operations and adjust plans based on changing mission needs, weather conditions, or airspace constraints
• Prepare airspace requests, flight authorizations, and required mission documentation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, logistics, operations, and data analysis to ensure mission success
• Maintain situational awareness of airspace restrictions, NOTAMs, SUA schedules, and other relevant flight planning data
• Provide operational recommendations to leadership and contribute to concept‑of‑operations (CONOPS) development for unmanned systems
• Track UAS mission performance metrics and support after‑action reviews

What We Are Looking For

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems operations, aviation planning, or airspace management
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, DoD flight procedures, and unmanned system capabilities
• Ability to interpret aeronautical charts, flight planning tools, and airspace data
• Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and operational teams
• Experience in military aviation, UAS operations centers, or air traffic coordination is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate test data into meaningful engineering conclusions
• Familiarity with mission planning software or UAS ground control systemsUnderstanding of operational risk management for unmanned flight
• Ability to manage multiple missions and priorities in dynamic environments
• Ability to develop safety risk assessments and aviation safety documentation
• Excellent technical writing skills for producing test plans, reports, and engineering documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross functional engineering teams
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.

We offer competitive benefits such as

• best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools, life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.