Stingrai Navsouth Air Planner

Requisition Number: 30324

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of

Experience:

Mid HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

HII
- Mission Technologies is seeking an Air Planner for Unmanned Systems who is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing air operations involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role ensures safe, compliant, and effective UAS mission execution by integrating airspace requirements, operational priorities, regulatory guidance, and mission objectives.

• Develop and maintain air operations plans for unmanned systems, including flight schedules, routes, airspace usage, and mission profiles
• Coordinate with airspace authorities, range control, operations centers, and mission planners to ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, and local airspace regulations
• Analyze mission requirements and determine the appropriate unmanned platforms, payloads, and operational parameters
• Support risk assessments, safety reviews, and pre-flight planning activities for UAS missions
• Monitor ongoing UAS operations and adjust plans based on changing mission needs, weather conditions, or airspace constraints
• Prepare airspace requests, flight authorizations, and required mission documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, logistics, operations, and data analysis to ensure mission success
• Maintain situational awareness of airspace restrictions, NOTAMs, SUA schedules, and other relevant flight planning data
• Provide operational recommendations to leadership and contribute to concept-of-operations (CONOPS) development for unmanned systems
• Track UAS mission performance metrics and support after-action reviews

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems operations, aviation planning, or airspace management
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, DoD flight procedures, and unmanned system capabilities
• Ability to interpret aeronautical charts, flight planning tools, and airspace data
• Strong communication and coordination skills…