C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert

Jacobs is a global technology company, delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.  We test, operate, sustain, and secure critical infrastructures and weapons systems using unique technology applications and agile software development capabilities to improve mission capability and operational readiness.  Jacobs' deep experience with advanced technology systems and our wide-ranging program support capabilities work together to make us a premier partner to aerospace and defense client locations around the world.

Job Summary:

Provides C-17 flight operations experience in support of Jacobs projects and contracts.  Applies a high level of aeronautical data experience to design, development, integration, and test of mission planning products; and to aeronautical data quality investigations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work scope may include the following duties:

-    Responsible for technical support to assigned Program/Project

-    Interfaces with customer representatives at all levels to understand systems requirements

-    Translates systems requirements to software developers and systems engineers

-    Participates in evaluation and assessment of Mission Planning products

-    Prepares and presents technical briefings to customer management and staff

-    Investigate aeronautical data issues, analyze impacts, and develop solutions

-    Plan and conduct aeronautical database load tests in lab environment and on-aircraft

-    Assists in preparing proposals, project plans, quotations, white papers, and process improvements

* This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

Education Desired /

Required:

BS degree from an accredited school and eight (8) years of related experience, or a MS degree from an accredited school and at least six (6) years of related experience

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

- Experience with C-17 flight operations and mission planning

-    Knowledge of C-17 flight management system

-    Experience conducting airdrop operations (desired)

-    Knowledge of air operations planning, including coalition operations

-    Knowledge of DAFIF or similar aeronautical data specifications

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

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