Air Threat Simulator Pilot (VATS) SME - 27675

Requisition Number: 27675 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $128,992.00 - $208,000.00 

Security Clearance: Top Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

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.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Flight Simulation Trainer 5 to serve as a Variable Air Threat Simulator (VATS) Fighter Subject Matter Expert (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 operate the VATS simulator from the cockpit and/or console to support of the USAF Weapons School, operational test units, and deployed combat squadrons. 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. 

 

This role is open to Full-time and Part-time opportunities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Operating simulation cockpits and/or console to represent synthetic threat fighter aircraft capabilities and replication. Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Operate VATS fighter simulator cockpit controls that include digital cockpit displays, stick & throttle, advanced sensor integration and fusion, as well as multi-aircraft formations and tactical employment. 
• 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 threat 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.
• Lead small teams to achieve desired customer requirements. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 fighter pilot.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Work Environment: Position is not eligible for remote