Airborne Sensor Operator

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Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) supporting a manned ISR program that will be based CONUS. Leidos will provide contracted aircrew for an ISR aircraft providing imagery and multi-source data for both real-time and after-action analysis. The ASO will be responsible for routine and dynamic target area assessment using full motion video while providing analysis and distribution of multi-source information via on-board aircraft communications systems. The successful candidate will possess a combination of maturity skill and experience to function safely and effectively as an aircrew member in a tactical ISR environment. Selected candidates will be required to operate E/O IR sensors and communications equipment.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

The ASO will be required to execute all assigned preflight flight and post flight duties as required to safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite supporting a variety of missions. This includes mission planning pre-briefings mission system inspection operation troubleshooting post-flight inspections debriefings intelligence product preparation and distribution and mission documentation. The ASO may also assist with performing sensor upgrades and maintenance.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

Must have a bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years experience or 700 flight hours as an aircrew member on a multi-place military or government ISR contract aircraft and verifiable experience providing direct support to SOF ground forces using E/O-IR FMV sensors (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

Have an active Top Secret with SCI

Possess a current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of employment start date

Possess a United States Passport that is valid for 12 months after employment start date and be able to travel internationally

Current physiological training / altitude chamber or previously completed with proof of completion

Possess excellent CRM skills and be able to apply ORM principles

Be willing to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government.

Must show demonstrable interpretation and analysis experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors and be able to produce post mission products using Microsoft office suite.

Must be able to successfully accomplish airborne mission / flight operations and image analysis

Must be able to travel to various CONUS locations for training

Be willing to work long hours and / or non-regular hours with minimal notice

Be able to proficiently operate assigned sensors while airborne for extended periods

Be willing to work and execute airborne missions in Hardship and Hazardous locations

Previous internal aircraft air-to-air and air-to-ground communication experience required

Preferred Qualifications

MX-15/20/25 experience

Previous ISR Warden experience

Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground communication coordination experience desired

Previous JTAC or Military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience

Previous ISR and or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment is desired

Previous KUSS PRC-117 VORTEX data link experience desired

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