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Overview
Helios Defense Solutions LLC a ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Operations Coordinator to support the US Navys Commander Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR1 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The individual will provide support related to flight operations and missions for VR1 and assisting with identification of problem areas and recommend solutions to resolve or mitigate any emerging issues.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Liaise with command staff Executive Assistants and Aides de Camp to receive and validate user requests and itineraries.
Prepare and deliver weekly trip planning reports.
Analyze resources for assigned missions and develop draft weekly and longrange schedules for the Operations Offices.
Gather and submit mission assignments to the contracted flight company coordinate dispatch services and file flight plans.
Utilize DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP) for planning information.
Coordinate with Defense Attach Offices worldwide to obtain diplomatic clearances.
Arrange for prior permission requests fixed base operator services and customs requirements.
Prepare Mission Assignment Folders for mission .
Submit requests for lodging ground transportation and airlines to appropriate agencies.
Prepare weekly crew lodging and ground transportation status reports.
Collect data analyze and produce monthly posttrip and financial trip reports with accounting analysis.
Manage and maintain Global Decision Support System (GDSS) Jeppesen Dispatch Services and SierrHotel Aviation Readiness Program (SHARP).
Coordinate required training on Mission Planning Programs and Procedures.
Develop and update Flight Planning Checklists and Aide Briefs.
Create and maintain databases of aircraft crew and essential phone numbers including local agency contacts.
Prepare and maintain monthly Operations mission phone rosters.
Required Qualifications
minimum of five 5 years experience working in a Navy reserve Unit in the as a military or commercial flight operations coordinator in the coordination between airtraffic control and maintenance personnel; dispatching; using airfield landing and navigational aids; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records; and applying knowledge of weather information.
possess the knowledge and abilities to coordinate with approved dispatch service agents for air routing structure airfield services
proficiency with flight planning software and dispatch/scheduling experience in aviation procedures and practices.
proficient in speaking reading and writing the English language.
possess satisfactory computer familiarity and computer skills to operate in computer focused environment.
possess a current DoD SECRET clearance and be able maintain a clearance
be a US Citizen
Pay Range:
The salary for this position is not 100 guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive compensation packages various factors such as performance economic conditions and company policies can influence your actual earnings. We are committed to rewarding our employees fairly but its important to acknowledge that the final salary may fluctuate based on these variables. We encourage a resultsoriented approach and are dedicated to effectively recognizing and rewarding your contributions.
Who Are We
We are a ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers focused support for the full spectrum of DoD and Federal Agency program management professional services and training needs. Helios leverages the crossfunctional expertise of its team members to deliver an operational framework centered on problemsolving functional training delivery and purposeful operational analysis.
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You may apply online at Careers Helios Defense Solutions LLC or though Paylocity.
Contact the HELIOS Recruiting Department at if you have any questions about this Job Announcement.
HELIOS strongly believes that if you take care of your employees your employees will take care of you!
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Full-Time