Are you an experienced Fighter SME with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA!

As aFighter SME, you will:

• Be able to create realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means
• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company.
• Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology
• Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of aFighter SME includes:

• All aspects of A/A fighter mission planning and execution of all A/A aspects of ECC operations.
• Oversee all A/A centric LVC-OT missions that the DTOC produces.
• Participate as Event Controller for multiple LVC-OT event types while maintaining focus on A/A events to include:
  • Conduct mission briefing, execution and debriefing, and post mission documentation
• Provide A/A expertise in support of DTOC mission planning cell to include:
  • Create scenarios within Environment Generator software
  • Coordinate with NOC personnel for ECC set-up
  • Troubleshoot operations related software and hardware issues
• Provide academic briefings as coordinated with Training Manager
• Support meetings as DTOC A/A Fighter SME.
• Advise DTOC Leadership on LVC-OT events and A/A operations related issues.

• Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years of experience; a combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of degree
• Secret Clearance
• Minimum three (3) years' experience conducting training in a DMO environment
• Current or previous Weapons School or Top Gun Graduate, air-to-air instructor pilotand minimum five (5) years operational air-to-air experience
• Current or previous fighter aircraft pilot or weapons system operator with robust air-to-air background
• Must be currently or previously qualified in USAF, USN, or USMC fighter aircraft.
• Must be knowledgeable in 5^th Gen fighter employment to incorporate into daily customer mission catalogs and part of SME academics program

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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