Simulator Console Operator

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Position: Simulator Console Operator

Client: 25 Attack Group (ATKG) – US Airforce

Job Type: Full-time – On-Site

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance

Location: Whiteman AFB, MO

Overview:

• Provide real-time MQ-9 Simulator (including Desktop Trainer [DTT] and Distributed Mission Operations [DMO], if applicable) mission support to on-going simulator missions, including Emergency Procedures, Launch and Recovery, Mission Control Element, Weapons School Spin-up, CT, regular syllabus missions, and VIP and/or guest demonstrations.
• Responsible for loading the appropriately scheduled missions ahead of the arrival of the instructor and student crew scheduled for the simulator, DMO or DTT, as applicable.
• Maintain an immediate presence during the conduct of the mission to provide real-time tactical adjustments as directed by the instructor or CT crew.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance for maintenance or programming issues that may occur with the simulator, DMO or DTT.
• Maintain the time-use log for the MQ-9 Simulator and maintain a daily log of simulator discrepancies for coordination with MQ-9 Simulator manufacturer's representatives on site.
• When MQ-9 Simulators are not fully in use, SCOs will work with Weapons (DOW), Training (DOT), and Current Ops to refine training event dance cards, Zeus, CAVOK (or follow-on tactical situation display [TACSIT]) profiles, and program MQ-9 Simulator training event profiles via the MQ-9 Simulator and Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) or follow-on software.
• Coordinate with instructor aircrew prior to scheduled MQ-9 Simulator DMO or DTT training events to identify any required voice or mIRC injects for the scenario. As relayed by the Instructor, the SCO may then be required to provide white cell support as one or more of the other players listed in the dance card during the execution of the training event. These roles may include outside agencies, other aircraft, enemy forces, ground forces, or others as deemed necessary by the script or Instructor.
• Support mission debrief by providing event feedback to instructors, students, and other crew members as required.
• Make real-time adjustments to the tactical scenario based on crew actions.
• Link MQ-9 Simulators together for multi-ship operations.
• MQ-9 SCOs will also operate MQ-9 Simulators on a non-instructional basis to support CT requirements or instruction provided by another instructor. In this capacity they will provide
• real-time adjustments based on IP or crew inputs to satisfy mission objectives and replicate external agencies as requested by the IP or crew to create a realistic training environment. Examples include support to continuation training, safety investigation boards, accident investigation boards, Air Force test programs, and distinguished visitors or other guests.
• The Contractor shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as an MQ-9 Pilot, MQ-9 Sensor Operator, or MQ-9 Simulator/Console Operator.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA):

• Clearance Level: All Contractor personnel shall possess a valid security clearance as listed in Table 1. The Contractor(s) shall adhere to the security requirements defined in DD Form 254 to prevent security incidents and to ensure no compromise of classified information occurs.
• Military/Work History: Contractor employees shall have no negative administrative, judicial, non-judicial, or criminal action/record in previous civilian or military employment for five (5) years. They shall have no history of being terminated from civilian employment, denied reenlistment, administratively discharged, or separated from the military under any condition other than honourable.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold Active TS/SCI Clearance?
• How many number of experience you have with MQ-9 Reaper?
• Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as an MQ-9 Pilot, MQ-9 Sensor Operator, or MQ-9 Simulator/Console Operator?

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person