Salary range: $77.00 - $92.00 hourly, DOE
Position Summary
We are immediately seeking an F/A-18 E/F Subject Matter Expert to join our motivated Advanced Capabilities and Expert Solutions (ACES) Division and support our F/A-18E/F Hardware training team in Lemoore, CA.
The ACES Division supports Tactical Air's mission by delivering world class training, products, and support directly to fleet aviators. As part of ACES, the Hardware team provides world-class training and sustained support on combat systems and crypto to warfighters so that they can be successful in combat. The Hardware training program is dynamic and challenging, meeting the fleet's needs for Subject Matter Expertise in Tactical Data Links, Radios (SATCOM/SATURN), IFF, EW Systems, JTT-R, LITENING Pod, GPS and emerging hardware systems in development.
Responsibilities
- Research, process, and distill complex technical material for meaningful and engaging presentation to fleet Naval Aviators and Maintenance professionals
- Conduct professional, in-person training to large and small groups of aircrew and maintainers of varying experience levels
- Cross-train and assist other priority efforts within ACES and Tactical Air Support
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active and current Secret Clearance with SAP eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline; advanced degree preferred. Combination of background, education, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Minimum of eight years experience with F/A-18E/F combat systems
- Familiarity and expertise with F/A-18E/F mission planning and training systems
- Travel (20%) required to various work sites throughout the U.S.
- Valid state driver license
Desired Experience/Skills
- Extensive operational combat aircraft experience and graduate-level credentials in tactical aircraft maintenance, employment, instruction, and/or flight test.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to a working environment requiring intense collaboration, robust communication, and coordination with various operational squadrons, test squadrons, program offices, and tactical centers of excellence
- Comprehensive technical and functional knowledge of Crypto, SKL, CONAUTHs, and OPTASKLINKs
- Familiarity or experience with the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of Defense (DoD) federal contractors and the aerospace, defense, or commercial aviation industry
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to correctly prioritize workload to maintain schedules, deadlines, and standards on assigned projects
Work Authorization
- Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States and complete a U.S. government I-9 Form
- Tactical Air Support is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Pre-employment, random, or for cause drug/alcohol testing (including for marijuana) required
Tactical Air Support is an EEO/AA/DEI/Disabled/Veterans Employer