Airborne Sensor Operator

Position Summary 

The Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) is responsible for operating electro-optical, infrared, and other mission sensors in support of Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations. The ASO also complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The ASO is responsible for operating all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, and any mission equipment incorporated on the aircraft.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement

• Operates electro-optical, infrared, and other sensors in support of ISR mission directives.
• Conducts airborne coordination with other crew members and assets to maximize the effectiveness of aircraft payloads.
• Performs required pre-mission activities, including but not limited to obtaining mission-specific data, pre-mission planning and coordination with supported elements, performing pre-flight equipment inspections, and briefing other crewmembers on mission details.
• Performs required post-mission activities including but not limited to maintaining any applicable operations logs, recorded data, workload data, and generating / reviewing post-mission products.
• Complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment/facilities.
• Operates all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, optical sensors, and any other mission equipment incorporated on mission aircraft.
• Complies with all Operations Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements. Documents operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes and any other significant events in an operations log.
• Completes initial and monthly recurring training and maintains certification for operations positions.
• Completes Government and Corporate ancillary training.
• Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.

Competency Statements

• Must have organizational and planning skills.
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations/environments.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies based on contract.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days.

Facility Location

OCONUS – AFRICOM AOR

Travel

Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment

Required Education and Experience

• Education:  High school diploma or GED. 
• Experience:
  1. Minimum of five (5) years of ISR aviation experience related to job duties described.