MQ-9 Simulator Console Operator (SCO)

PURPOSE OF POSITION 

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the MQ 1/9 Bridge Contract.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High School graduate.  

Training and Experience: Previous qualification as a crewmember of an aircraft that performed or directly supported CAS, an MQ-9 mission intelligence coordinator or Joint Terminal Attack Controller is accepted. Experience with normal government software and hardware. Experience working in a dynamic, high-stress environment. Previously qualified as an MQ-1/9 sensor operator or pilot or simulation console support for aircrew training. 

General Skills:  Must be able to prioritize tasks, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly organized, handle multiple tasks, have a high analytical ability, be detail-oriented, and work with little to no supervision.  

Computer Skills:  Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 

Security Clearance: Secret; Top Secret Eligible

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide real-time MQ-9 Simulator (including Desktop Trainer [DTT], if applicable) mission support to ongoing 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 or DTT, as applicable. 

• Maintain an immediate presence during the conduct of the mission in order 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 or DTT. 

• Maintain the time-use log for the MQ-9 Simulator and maintain a daily log of simulator discrepancies for coordination with the 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 or DTT training events in order 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. 

• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. 

Salary:

Hourly rate for this position is $47.15 plus $10.26 health and welfare