WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations Instructor

VetJobs; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson is seeking a WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations Instructor to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This onsite role focuses on AEW airbase operations, base survivability, JRSOI, and orders/OPREPs within the AETF model.

The SME will lead advanced academics and training for WOCX, travel up to 40% of duty time, and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 24 months of Airfield Operations/related operational experience in the past six years.
• 10 years of DoD military experience as a funded NCO/Officer with USAF AFSCs 13M/13B/1C3X1/1C5X1 desired; ability to instruct in military environments.
• Advanced C2 or Airfield Operations course desired; instructor course desired.
• Strong background in airbase operations, tactical C2 and expeditionary procedures; past USAF contingency roles desired.
• Deep understanding of ACE concepts and airbase establishment challenges.
• Experience with DRRS/OPREP procedures is required.
• IAMD familiarity, counter-UAS, SHORAD/FS-LIDS/SUADS integration desired.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations ~40% of time; current US Passport required.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the WOCX instructor team, providing SME support and instruction for WOCX training audiences.
• Perform platform instructor duties, including lesson plan development, research, and instructional aids.
• Design and deliver academic instruction on base survivability, JRSOI prioritization, and C2 of forces across multiple locations.
• Instruct on OPREP/ordering processes within the AETF construct.
• Provide SME support for scenario development, including realistic threats to airbases.
• Travel for AEF 200-level training events as prioritized by HQ ACC.
• Provide tactical and operational airbase C2 and operations experience as SME for the WOCX team.

Skills

Airfield Operations

Command and Control

Base Defense

Expeditionary Operations

JRSOI

ACE concepts

DRRS/OPREP

Travel readiness

Top Secret clearance

Passport

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Jefferson is seeking WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations Instructor to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group.

This role will be Onsite at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

This position supports the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, FL, in executing its mission of providing operational-level Command and Control training and expertise. This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Expeditionary Airbase Operations, supporting advanced academics and training for the Wing Operations Center Exercise (WOCX). WOCX is an Air Combat Command-directed, Headquarters Air Force-approved, formal course designed to prepare Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) command team force elements and leadership to “fight” the wing under current employment schema. This instructor position will focus on AEW airbase and airfield operations; base survivability; priority of Joint Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (JRSOI) activities; receiving and issuing Orders and OPREPs within the Air Expeditionary Task Force model; and tactical command & control over assigned forces which may be at multiple locations.

Auto req ID

484467BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• At least 24 months of experience within the past six (6) years in an Airfield Operations, Command and Control Battle Management, Base Defense, or similar operational role.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of Department of Defense military experience as a commissioned or noncommissioned officer with core skills from USAF AFSCs 13M, 13B, 1C3X1, or 1C5X1 highly desired. Must have demonstrated the ability to instruct in a military environment; at least 1 year of formal platform instruction is preferred.
• Graduate of an advanced C2 or Airfield Operations course is highly desired. Completion of an academic or basic instructor course is also desired.
• Demonstrated experience as an officer or senior NCO with a strong background in airbase operations, tactical command and control, and expeditionary procedures. Prior assignment to USAF Contingency Response Group (JTF Port Opening, CRG, or CRE) highly desired.
• Deep understanding of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts and associated challenges for airbase establishment, sustainment, and defense.
• Experience with Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Operational Report (OPREP) procedures is required.
• Familiarity with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) with emphasis on counter-Small UAS threats and integration of Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD), FS-LIDS, or SUADS systems into the Base Defense Zone is highly desired.
• Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of the tasks. Travel associated with WOCX will involve approximately 40% of duty time. A current US Passport is required.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) eligibility is required.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

• At least 24 months of experience within the past six (6) years in an Airfield Operations, Command and Control Battle Management, Base Defense, or similar operational role.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of Department of Defense military experience as a commissioned or noncommissioned officer with core skills from USAF AFSCs 13M, 13B, 1C3X1, or 1C5X1 highly desired. Must have demonstrated the ability to instruct in a military environment; at least 1 year of formal platform instruction is preferred.
• Graduate of an advanced C2 or Airfield Operations course is highly desired. Completion of an academic or basic instructor course is also desired.
• Demonstrated experience as an officer or senior NCO with a strong background in airbase operations, tactical command and control, and expeditionary procedures. Prior assignment to USAF Contingency Response Group (JTF Port Opening, CRG, or CRE) highly desired.
• Deep understanding of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts and associated challenges for airbase establishment, sustainment, and defense.
• Experience with Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Operational Report (OPREP) procedures is required.
• Familiarity with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) with emphasis on counter-Small UAS threats and integration of Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD), FS-LIDS, or SUADS systems into the Base Defense Zone is highly desired.
• Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of the tasks. Travel associated with WOCX will involve approximately 40% of duty time. A current US Passport is required.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Primary duty is to function as part of the WOCX instructor team, providing hands-on guidance, SME support, and instruction for WOCX training audiences in support of USAF Force Generation (AFFORGEN) training cycles.
• Perform platform instructor duties, including lesson plan development, research, creation of instructional aides, and lesson delivery on wing-level expeditionary operations, base defense, and tactical command and control.
• Design and implement academic instruction and scenario-based training on base survivability, JRSOI prioritization, and C2 of forces across multiple locations.
• Instruct on processes for receiving and issuing Operational Reports (OPREP) and other orders within the AETF construct.
• Provide SME support for scenario development, incorporating realistic threats to airbases, including Small-UAS threats, to support course learning objectives.
• Position requires travel and support to AEF 200-level training events as prioritized by HQ ACC.
• Provide tactical and operational airbase C2 and operations experience as a subject matter expert for the WOCX developmental team.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Current Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) eligibility is required.

City

Hurlburt

State

Florida

Job_Category

Training

Job Code

Training_Instructors Training Instructors

Affiliate Sponsor

Jefferson Solution Group

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000