Lead Mission System Operator (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Pacifico Energy Group

• $100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; additional years may substitute for a degree
  • 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role
  • Current FAA Class III Medical Certificate
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
  • US Citizenship, minimum age of 21, valid driver's license and passport
  • Ability to comply with contractual training requirements and pass background and drug screenings
  • Knowledge of ISR collection tactics and targeting procedures

Responsibilities

  • Function as an aircrew member in tactical ISR operations
  • Lead and mentor assigned Mission Systems Operators (MSOs)
  • Conduct training and standardization evaluations for MSOs
  • Operate and maintain surveillance and reconnaissance equipment
  • Communicate multi-source information during flight via data links
  • Participate in mission planning, execution, and safety efforts
  • Provide sensor health reports and troubleshoot equipment issues

Benefits

  • Relocation is not required for the role
  • Training will occur in Titusville, FL
  • Standard deployment rotations of 2-3 months
  • Opportunity for professional development in ISR operations
  • Work with advanced surveillance and reconnaissance technologies
Full Job Description
A2G is seeking Lead Mission Systems Operators (LMSOs) to execute remote sensing wide area data collection missions. The Lead MSO will be responsible for collecting and analyzing information while safely and effectively functioning as an aircrew member on a multi-position aircraft. Standard deployment rotations are 2-3 months. The LMSO will work only when training or on a deployment rotation supporting CONUS or OCONUS collection missions. All other times they will be on leave without pay (LWOP), unless authorized by Management. Although training will be conducted in Titusville, FL, relocation is not required for this position. Note: A2G International uses Pacifico Energy Group's (PEG) hiring portal to manage the application and recruitment process. As a result, you may receive communications from PEG throughout the hiring process. This position is with A2G, all employment terms, conditions, and onboarding will be managed directly by A2G. Primary Responsibilities • Possess a combination of maturity, skill and experience to function safely and effectively as an aircrew member in a tactical ISR environment • Provide leadership, mentorship, career guidance and management of assigned MSOs while promoting a strong safety culture • Conduct initial, recurrent, and mission qualification training • Perform MSO standardization evaluations, line checks, and proficiency assessments • Operate and maintain various air surveillance and reconnaissance equipment, experience with COMMINT, ELINT, SAR/GMTI, SIGINT collection systems • Experience with at least one known mission software suite, e.g., Orion, Claw, Weaver, Harbinger, Prospector, AIMS-HD., etc. • Conduct real-time communication and distribution of multi-source information with aircrew and ground assets during all phases of flight via Tactical Data Link and Chat (e.g., Link-16/mIRC) or Beyond Line of Site Satellite Communications (BLoS SATCOM) • Operate ground-based Communications systems (e.g., ICS, PRC117F, ARC 210/231) as well as Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radios • Participate in ground and flight operations efforts, including mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, communications, and safety • Effectively communicate the capabilities and limitations of the sensors and systems • Work closely with site operation managers, pilots, technical leads, and processing teams to plan, execute missions, and assist with data processing as needed • Provide weekly sensor degradation logs and sensor health reports • Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, and collection equipment and complete necessary field logs and data transfer duties • Ensure safe and secure use of company and government equipment and instrumentation • Comply with all governing regulations and work in accordance with established standard operating procedures and practices • Perform other duties as assigned or required Education: Bachelor's degree with six (6)+ years of related experience. Additional years' experience may be used in lieu of a degree • Two (2) or more years of experience supervising or leading teams and projects FAA Requirements: • Current FAA Class III Medical Certificate General Requirements: • US Citizen • Minimum age of 21 • Must read, write, speak and understand English • Possess a valid passport and state driver's license • Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance, or higher • Ability to successfully meet all contractual / program training requirements • Knowledge of ISR collection tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as the targeting cycle • Must be able to successfully pass background check • Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and active-employment drug screenings Preferred Qualifications: • Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher • Prior experience as a U.S. Military SOF • Experience with MX-15 and/or SAFIRE HD camera systems • Recent Operational ISR experience Airborne ISR MSO within last five (5) years

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Pacifico Energy Group

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Lead Mission System Operator (Contingent Upon Contract Award) jobs: