What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Operator – Air Force Medical Modeling and Simulation Training (AFMMAST) position at Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc.?
As a Medical Simulation Operator, you will set up, operate, and troubleshoot simulation equipment while facilitating realistic training scenarios. Your expertise will directly contribute to improving medical readiness and battlefield trauma response.
Timeframe: This position is temporary while an existing Simulation Operator is deployed. Rough timeline for employment is May 2026 – July 2026. Exact timeline will be provided .
This position is initially a 3-month assignment, with strong potential to transition into a full-time role as other positions become available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain medical simulation equipment, including human patient simulators, task trainers, and virtual reality systems.
- Facilitate training scenarios and after-action reviews (AARs) to enhance learning outcomes.
- Train instructors and simulation staff on equipment use and scenario execution.
- Maintain and troubleshooting equipment at various simulation sites.
- Collect feedback and update training scenarios as needed.
Education:
- Associate degree or higher in Healthcare, Education, or a related technical field.
Relevant Military Occupational Specialties (MOS):
- Army: 68W (Combat Medic), 18D (Special Operations Medical Sergeant)
- Navy: HM (Hospital Corpsman)
- Air Force: 4N0X1 (Aerospace Medical Service)
- Marine Corps: HM assigned to Marine units
- Coast Guard: HS (Health Services Technician)
Technical & Instructional Experience:
- 3 years as a simulation technician/trainer (healthcare simulation experience preferred).
- Prior service as a U.S. Armed Forces medic strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in simulation technologies (human patient simulators, task trainers, VR systems).
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex simulation equipment.
- Experience leading train-the-trainer programs and providing constructive feedback.
- Work at designated simulation site with travel as necessary.
- Prior deployment experience (Iraq, Afghanistan, or similar) is a plus.
- Prior military medic with combat or deployment experience.
- Technically skilled in simulation equipment & training facilitation.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
About Alakaʻi Services Group Inc. / Poʻe Hana Group, Inc.
Alaka‘i Services Group Inc. (ASGI), a subsidiary of the Alaka‘i Foundation Group Inc., is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-Owned Small Business serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other Federal Government Clients.
Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Poʻe Hana Group, Inc. (PGI) is a talent management, staffing, and administrative support services company. PGI specializes in providing HR and administrative services to the Alakaʻi family of NHO companies.
PGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by law.