TACP Simulator Operator & Maintainer — Air Ops

Cape Fox Corporation; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Job summary

Cape Fox Corporation, Kwaan Tech, LLC, seeks a highly organized TACP Simulator Operator/Maintainer to support CAT/CWD/DMO and AOC training across multiple locations. You will ensure simulator systems run reliably, troubleshoot hardware/software, and develop realistic scenarios for JTAC/TACP operations.

Required are a BS in IT/CS or related field, U.S. citizenship, and readiness to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS, IS, Data Science or SE from an ABET/ NCAE-C program.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience with air-to-ground operations and simulation devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software baseline per SPO/TSSC guidance and monitor simulators for proper operation.
• Function test hardware/software and perform on-site repairs of issues.
• Audit system security and troubleshoot networks on approved simulator networks.
• Provide IT simulator support ensuring baseline system connectivity.
• Install OS software, patches, and applicable system controls.
• Apply TTPs for CAS, TACS, and C2 per AFI 13-114.
• Maintain knowledge of TTPs related to air-to-ground ops.
• Develop combat scenarios across operations spectrum for training.
• Train military members as simulator operators/maintainers as needed.
• Develop graphic overlays on maps to guide input for JTAC/CAS.
• Provide role-player inputs to simulate pilot and ground force actions.
• Maintain training archives and required reports for HQ.
• Maintain CAS weapons effects accuracy in simulations.
• Create scripts using operator manuals for consistent training.
• Create scenarios reflecting coordinated combined-arms operations.
• Monitor squadron training devices and network status for continuity.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher

US citizenship

Secret clearance readiness

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited or NCAE-C designated IT/CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Cape Fox Corporation, Kwaan Tech, LLC, seeks a highly organized TACP Simulator Operator/Maintainer to support CAT/CWD/DMO and AOC training across multiple locations. You will ensure simulator systems run reliably, troubleshoot hardware/software, and develop realistic scenarios for JTAC/TACP operations.

Required are a BS in IT/CS or related field, U.S. citizenship, and readiness to obtain a Secret clearance.