Data Link/Weapons Director

Job Title

Data Link/Weapons Director

Location

Kelly/Lackland AFB - San Antonio, TX 78236 US (Primary)

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Data Link/Weapons Director (DL/WD) will manage current and future datalink systems and infrastructure at the 149th FW, providing support to all datalink operations to include SADL, ACMI, ADSB, BOSS, WarRoom 1.0, and MIDS-J, as well as manage gateway operations to ensure interoperability of systems. The DL/WD shall support formal syllabus training, continuation training, and guest unit training. The DL/WD shall provide both Blue Force and Red Force Command and Control (C2) during flying missions. At Site Manager discretion, the DL/WD may operate the Instructor Operation Station (IOS) and the Master Control Station (MCS), providing both Blue Force and Red Force C2 during simulator missions.

 

Job Responsibilities

- Manage current and future datalink systems and architecture, currently includes SADL, ACMI, ADSB, BOSS, WarRoom 1.0, and MIDS-J.

- Manage gateway operations to ensure interoperability of all current and future systems.

- Manage War Room operations at the 149^th Operations Group.

- Inject virtual Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground tracks for Blue Air and Red Air forces to include SAMs/Lowdown.

- Merge FAA feeds to connect simulator to live fly scenarios.

- Provide Command and Control (C2) for Blue Air and Red Air during live fly missions.

- Provide Command and Control (C2) for Blue Air and Red Air during simulator missions.

- Perform Range Training Officer (RTO) duties in support of live fly missions.

- Perform Range Training Officer (RTO) duties in support of simulator missions.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

Required:

- Experience in data link systems architecture and operations, specifically with SADL, ACMI, ADSB, BOSS, WarRoom 1.0, and MIDS-J.

- Experience in gateway architecture and operations to maximize interoperability of systems.

- Current and qualified Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director able to provide Blue Force/Red Force Command and Control (C2) during live flight and simulator missions.

- Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

- Ability to work in a highly dynamic, high stress atmosphere with minimal supervision.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Strong problem-solving skills.

 

 

Preferred:

- Experience with DoD, FAA and other data link and gateway systems

- Air Battle Manager or Weapons Director Weapons School Graduate

 

Education, License, Credential Requirements:

- Adjudicated Secret with a 6-year scope

 

Salary and Benefits 

• IAW CBA

• FLEX- non standard 40 hour week

• Benefits and vacation IAW CBA   

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