Aircrew Scheduling / Programming Support

Aircrew Scheduling / Programming Support 

Location:  Sheppard AFB, TX (Wichita Falls, TX)

Employment Status: Full Time Regular

FLSA Classification:  Non-Exempt Hourly (SCA)

Position Summary:

Potawatomi Training, LLC (a federal government contractor) is seeking a qualified candidate with a desired two (2) to four (4) years of experience in an operational flying unit to fulfill an Aircrew Scheduling / Programming Support training function.

CORE SCHEDULING SUPPORT:  Aircrew Scheduling / Programming Support personnel will work at Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (HQ AETC) at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Schedule aircraft, academics, and training devices as well as the crew complement in order to meet applicable local policies and training syllabus requirements.
• Change and update the schedule to maximize use of resources when deviations or other factors affect the schedule.
• Compare anticipated sortie taskings against the qualification, availability, and training requirements of available crewmembers.
• Build long-range and execute short-range schedules IAW local SOP’s and Programmed Flying Training (PFT) requirements; coordinate with senior squadron leadership can be on a daily and weekly basis.
• Identify syllabus deviations and report them to leadership using locally established procedures (all except C-130H).
• Coordinate with the Training shop (DOT), STM, SARM, SOF Liaison Officer (SOFLO) and Stan/Eval or equivalents to arrange a schedule to facilitate qualification, upgrade, currency, and continuation training IAW DO priorities as needed.
• Create daily, weekly, and long-range scheduling products.

Common Task Requirements:

• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, phone systems and use computers for spreadsheets, word processing, database management, electronic mail and other applications.
• Prepare reports, memos, letters, forms, briefings, emails and other documents using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• Make changes to Word documents, modify Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations to enhance their effectiveness or to repair/correct minor errors.
• Utilize the Graduate/ Training Integrated Management System (GTIMS) and/or comparable weapon system specific Training Management System (TMS
• Accomplish any training necessary to execute tasks

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Highly desired at least two (2) years of experience working in a DoD operational flying unit (active duty, guard/reserve, contractor or civilian).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate the following systems/programs:

• Computer-based training and integrated management system (TIMS, GTIMS, PEX, X-plan)
• SharePoint websites and communities of practice
• Microsoft Access is not required but highly desired

Additional Requirements:

• Must be physically able to perform all the technical duties
• Must be able to adapt under a highly stressful multi-task environment for extended periods of time/up to eight (8) hours