Aircrew Controller

1w1 week ago

Planned Systems International

US · Contract · $90,000 – $120,000

About this role

Planned Systems International seeks an AFSOC Mission Rehearsal Training Aircrew Controller to join the team at Hurlburt Field. The role involves training individuals, often in field environments, in all individual, common, and implied tasks. Provides input to after action reports and hot washes while ensuring execution meets training plan standards.

Controls aircraft range entry/exit and manages LZ/DZ operations daily. Oversees safe execution of AFSOC aircraft with recommendations to government officials. Tracks suspense systems, screens correspondence, and disseminates directives properly.

Supports aircrew training, ground training, and continuation sorties by emulating friendly and opposing forces. Directs personnel to mimic enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures. Works within military command and control structures interfacing with federal, state, and local agencies.

Adapts readily to government-provided equipment reconfigurations, upgrades, and modernizations. Employs new techniques and technologies to align procedures with mission requirements. Maintains high knowledge of SOF aircrew procedures including tactics, training, and life support.

Requirements

Active T3 investigation with ability to obtain and maintain security clearances for classified information
Extensive background as SOF aircrew or Battlefield Airman with knowledge of SOF aircrew procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures
Proficient at role-playing Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Ground Force Commander (GFC) including scheme of maneuver and radio communications
Qualified to simulate directing military aircraft for close air support and offensive air operations from forward positions
Complete AFSOC LZSO/DZSO training, local area orientation, and certification by Wing authority within 30 days
Conduct LZ/DZ usability assessments, scoring, and surveys per DAFMAN 13-217
Conduct and report weather observations per FAA JO 7110.65, Chapter 2, Sections 6 and 7
Marshal aircraft per AFMAN 11-218 and proficient with applicable enemy TTPs

Responsibilities

Control aircraft range entry/exit and manage LZ/DZ operations
Oversee and make recommendations to government officials on safe execution of AFSOC aircraft
Track and monitor suspense systems, screen incoming correspondence, and disseminate decisions and directives
Support aircrew training, ground training, and continuation training sorties by emulating friendly and opposing forces
Direct personnel as necessary to mimic enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures
Readily adapt to new government-provided equipment reconfiguration, upgrade, and modernization
Employ new techniques and technologies presented by the government to keep procedures current