Unit Operations Training Support

SDS International, Inc.; Whiteman Afb (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking an Operations Training Specialist at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role involves updating training records, ensuring compliance with training requirements, and assisting in curriculum development. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in a squadron training program or 5 years in a DoD flying squadron, along with proficiency in scheduling programs and Microsoft Office. This full-time position is entry-level and offers a chance to contribute to the training of aviation personnel.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a squadron training program or 5 years in a DoD flying squadron.
• Proficiency with scheduling programs like PEX or TACTICS.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Update data in government-mandated database systems.
• Interface with Host Aviation Resource Management personnel.
• Review and update student records and training compliance.
• Ensure scheduling of crew resource management training.
• Administer classes and task evaluations.
• Perform weekly checks of training requirements.
• Prepare training/testing plans.
• Provide updates on personnel flight and readiness status.
• Maximize training opportunities based on unit leadership guidance.
• Track training accomplishment and provide summaries.
• Assist in developing new training curriculum.

Skills

PEX or TACTICS scheduling programs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unit Operations Training Support at SDS International, Inc.

Location

• Seymour Johnson AFB

Responsibilities

• Update data in PEX, GTIMS, and other government‑mandated or locally developed database systems.
• Interface with Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) personnel to update the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS).
• Review and update student/permanent party records, folders, and grade books per applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs), AFMANs, major‑command supplements, and guidance.
• Coordinate with scheduling to ensure crewmembers are scheduled for crew resource management, instructor crane, instrument refresher course, and other ground‑training requirements.
• Administer classes, task evaluations, and exams.
• Perform weekly individual grade‑book checks of personnel training and ancillary training requirements.
• Prepare and execute periodic training/testing plans for approval and scheduling.
• Provide weekly updates to squadron leadership with flight and readiness status of personnel.
• Coordinate with scheduling officers to maximize training opportunities in accordance with unit leadership guidance and AFIs/AFMANs.
• Provide daily tracking of upgrade and continuation training accomplishment for the Unit Operations Supervisor and weekly summaries for the Director of Operations.
• Assist in development of new curriculum and syllabi for aircrew and ground training.

Deliverables

• AF Form 4324, Aircraft Assignment/Aircrew Qualification Worksheet.
• Training aids as directed by the unit training officer.
• Monthly aircrew qualification level summary.
• Monthly and quarterly Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) reports and inputs.
• RAP reporting per current tasking message.
• Monthly summary of aircrew probation/regression status.
• Grade‑book report.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in a squadron, group, or wing training program (CAF FS/USAFWC/ASOS) or 5 years in a DoD flying squadron, group, or wing training program.
• Experience using PEX or TACTICS scheduling programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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