Fighter Pilot SME (Flight Simulation Trainer) - 21254
Date: Oct 30, 2024
Location: Nellis AFB, NV, Nevada, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 21254
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $128,993.00 - $195,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
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Who We Are
We are seeking a Virtual Adversary Training Sims (VATS) Pilot/Fighter SME as a member of the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis, AFB, NV.
The individual’s primary responsibility would be to fly realistic adversary air tactics in the JITTC-N flight simulator to support of the USAF Weapons School, operational test units, and deployed combat squadrons. Additional responsibilities include operating the simulator console during missions to simulate threat representative tactics, defenses, and engagements against blue forces. The individual may also be tasked to provide subject matter expertise in mission planning, simulator academics, and operating debrief tools. This will require coordination with unit Weapons Officer/Instructor Pilots (Ips) to present realistic air picture to achieve mission training objectives.
What You Will Do
Operating simulation cockpits and/or console to represent synthetic real-world threats. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Simulate red air tactics and operate varying threat cockpit controls that include digital cockpit displays, stick & throttle, etc.
- When required, act as Mission Director or Red Czar depending on scenario.
- Operate the simulator console and debriefing system during and after missions.
- Provide subject matter expertise regarding advanced air tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) during the planning and execution of JITTC-N operations.
- Support the development, coordination, and integration of JITTC-N events to maximize training.
- Orchestrate scenarios and constructive inputs for training events.
- Create and modify mission-planning materials/academics to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
- Provide instructor level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
- Report issues related to stimulation software applications and provide basic trouble shooting support.
- Supervise small groups of personnel involved in JITTC-N operations.
What You Must Have
- 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
- Current or previous military pilot.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Work Environment: Position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. Must be capable of working morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations.
- Clearance: DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Preferred Requirements
- Current or previous fighter pilot with operational air-to-air experience.
- Fifth generation aircraft and system experience.
- Current or previous Instructor Pilot or Flight Evaluator.
- Weapons School graduate.
- Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
Physical Requirements
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.