Mission Planner: USAF F-35 Squadron

Company: JT4, LLC
Location: Keene
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

JT4 is hiring a Mission Planner-F35 for their Edwards AFB located in California .

Perform F-35 Mission Support System (MSS) mission planning & mission data duties for the U.S. Air Force F-35 Fighter Squadron at Edwards AFB. Operate and maintain F-35 MSS mission planning product suite. Provide support, assistance and guidance to squadron weapons officer in establishing and maintaining F-35 mission data sensor scenarios. Assist F-35 pilots with operational mission planning and post-mission debrief support. Interface daily with F-35 pilots and frequently with F-35 maintenance personnel. May be required to work flexible schedule of odd hours, nights, or weekends in support of flying operations. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Job Responsibilities:

Supporting actual mission planning for F35 test missions.

Assessing MP updates/changes/fixes.

Installing and assessing test software.

Maintaining system and s/w.

Coordinating Authorizations to Operate (ATOs)and hardware upgrades.

Attending dem evals, FQTs, etc.

Building relationships across organizations.

Providing inputs to SPO, OT, and contractor.

Attending tests; local, OT at Nellis, Red flags, orange flags.

Interpreting requirements.

Requirements:

B.A. or B.S. degree or extensive mission planning experience.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Secret Clearance, SAP eligible.

Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) and work as part of a team.

3+ years of experience in Mission planningwith aircraft or weapon systems.

Knowledge of basic troubleshooting computer hardware/software equipment.

Desired Requirements:

Prior military experience.

Prior experience with F-35 mission planning or F-35 avionics/sensors.

Test experience (plan/provision/execute/analyze/report).

Experience with training or teaching.

Flight experience.

Experience with the following planning software: Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software.

Experience with web-based flight planning (i.e. Skyvector.com, etc.).

CompTIA Security + certification otherwise, ability to obtain certification within 6 months upon hiring.

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