Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist (TSTS)

Hui Huliau; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Pono Aina Management LLC is seeking a Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist to provide expert training systems, simulators, courseware, and device support for international aviation training programs. The role liaises with Australian and U.S.

stakeholders, ensures alignment with current aircraft configurations, and supports program reviews, data management, and readiness across teams. Must hold U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with military aviation training systems and devices
• Ability to manage aviation technical data, publications, and instructions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Analyze training systems program management, including schedule reviews and performance reporting
• Coordinate technical data, publications, courseware, and training information between RAAF and U.S. stakeholders
• Track and manage training system upgrades, simulator modifications, and configuration changes
• Support integration of new aircraft capabilities into training devices and courseware
• Liaise with NAVAIR, Boeing, and industry partners on training device sustainment and development
• Contribute to program reviews, risk management, and reporting for training capabilities
• Develop briefing materials and support governance meetings
• Monitor training device availability and obsolescence issues
• Ensure alignment between aircraft upgrades and training solutions

Skills

Military aviation training systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Positio Title:

Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist (TSTS)

Location:

NAS Pax River

About the Organization Date:

Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide.

Profits from Hui Huliau's for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii.

Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.

Shift:

First

Description:

Pono Aina Management LLC is currently seeking a Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist to join their team. This key role delivers expert technical and programmatic support for all training systems, simulators, course ware, technical publications, and training devices supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. The position ensures that RAAF aircrew and maintenance personnel receive effective, up-to-date training aligned with current and future aircraft configurations. The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison between the Australian Liaison Office, NAVAIR, Boeing, and other U.S. training system stakeholders in a complex international defense training environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and provide expert advice on training systems program management, including schedule reviews, technical issue resolution, and performance reporting
• Coordinate the exchange of technical data, publications, courseware, and training-related information between RAAF and U.S. stakeholders
• Track and manage training system upgrades, simulator modifications, and configuration changes
• Support the integration of new aircraft capabilities into existing training devices and courseware
• Liaise with NAVAIR, Boeing, and other industry partners on training device sustainment and development
• Contribute to program reviews, risk management, and reporting for all RAAF training capabilities
• Develop briefing materials and support technical governance meetings related to training systems
• Monitor training device availability, obsolescence issues, and future training requirements
• Ensure alignment between aircraft capability upgrades and supporting training solutions

Mandatory Requirements:

• U.S. or Australian Citizenship
• Current or ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance (or Australian AGSVA equivalent)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and hands‑on experience in military aviation training systems and devices
• Experience in the management and use of aviation technical data, publications, and instructions

Important Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Education, Aviation, or a related technical discipline (preferred)
• Knowledge of simulator operations, courseware development, and training device sustainment
• Understanding of U.S. DoD and Australian Defence training systems and standards
• Strong analytical and program management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Requires the ability to walk short distances.
• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. the worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify.

Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist (TSTS)

Position Requirements:

Please see the above job description

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary:

$110,000-$145.000

Direct Contract:

Division:

Pono Aina Management LLC

Close Date:

Number of Openings:

1

Number Filled:

0

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager:

Judge Ashmore

Open_Date:

4/16/2026