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Fighter Pilot / Senior Principal Mission Planner
Clearance Jobs, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
Fighter Pilot / WSO / CSO / NFO Subject Matter Expert (SME) Senior Principal Mission Planner Senior-Level
Leverage your tactical aviation experience to enhance virtual warfighter readiness. A Day in the Life What You'll Do :
Act as a fighter aircraft role player during Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, supporting integration training for U.S. and allied fighter aircrew, Air Battle Managers, and JTACs
Execute dynamic training scenarios using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and / or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) platforms
Develop and deliver mission planning materials, briefs, and debriefs for Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events
Stay up to date on adversary capabilities, tactics, and techniques by reviewing AFTTP 3-1 manuals, flash bulletins, and other tactical publications
Support exercise planning conferences (e.g., RED FLAG), collaborating with units to incorporate training objectives into CAF DTC scenarios
Contribute subject matter expertise to doctrine development, training scenario design, and after-action reviews for combat air force simulations and exercises
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree + 9 years of experience OR Master's + 7 years OR PhD + 4 years
Former Fighter Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) from one of the following aircraft : F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F / A-18, EA-18G, F-22, F-35
Operational experience within the last 10 years, including simulator-based experience
In-depth knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 fighter employment or equivalent joint service manuals
Strong background in mission planning, tactical integration, and joint operations
Ability to plan, brief, execute, and debrief air-to-air and air-to-ground training missions
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI and SAP / SAR access
Preferred Qualifications :
Mission Commander qualified
Previous experience as an Instructor Pilot, WSO, CSO, or NFO
Expertise in 5th Generation fighter integration and employment
Possession of an active Top Secret clearance
Familiarity with multi-domain operations, virtual training architectures, or Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation environments
If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply today and bring your operational expertise to the virtual battlespace's shaping the future of air combat training.
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Tactical Impact : Deliver realistic, relevant training that prepares warfighters for real-world air combat operations
Elite Teams : Collaborate with decorated veterans, instructors, and top-tier technologists across the CAF DTC
Mission Readiness : Contribute to distributed training that expands the reach of 5th Gen integration and joint warfighter collaboration
Purpose-Driven Work : Your knowledge makes a difference in U.S. air dominance
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Act as a fighter aircraft role player during Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, supporting integration training for U.S. and allied fighter aircrew, Air Battle Managers, and JTACs
Execute dynamic training scenarios using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and / or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) platforms
Develop and deliver mission planning materials, briefs, and debriefs for Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events
Stay up to date on adversary capabilities, tactics, and techniques by reviewing AFTTP 3-1 manuals, flash bulletins, and other tactical publications
Support exercise planning conferences (e.g., RED FLAG), collaborating with units to incorporate training objectives into CAF DTC scenarios
Contribute subject matter expertise to doctrine development, training scenario design, and after-action reviews for combat air force simulations and exercises
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree + 9 years of experience OR Master's + 7 years OR PhD + 4 years
Former Fighter Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), Combat Systems Officer (CSO), or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) from one of the following aircraft : F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F / A-18, EA-18G, F-22, F-35
Operational experience within the last 10 years, including simulator-based experience
In-depth knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 fighter employment or equivalent joint service manuals
Strong background in mission planning, tactical integration, and joint operations
Ability to plan, brief, execute, and debrief air-to-air and air-to-ground training missions
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI and SAP / SAR access
Preferred Qualifications :
Mission Commander qualified
Previous experience as an Instructor Pilot, WSO, CSO, or NFO
Expertise in 5th Generation fighter integration and employment
Possession of an active Top Secret clearance
Familiarity with multi-domain operations, virtual training architectures, or Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) simulation environments
If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply today and bring your operational expertise to the virtual battlespace's shaping the future of air combat training.
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Tactical Impact : Deliver realistic, relevant training that prepares warfighters for real-world air combat operations
Elite Teams : Collaborate with decorated veterans, instructors, and top-tier technologists across the CAF DTC
Mission Readiness : Contribute to distributed training that expands the reach of 5th Gen integration and joint warfighter collaboration
Purpose-Driven Work : Your knowledge makes a difference in U.S. air dominance
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