Program Manager Flight Manager

The annual base salary range for this position $70,000—$95,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: No

Serves as the primary point of contact with the COR and oversees all training execution, scheduling, and curriculum updates. Manages daily operations, including instructor assignments, training pipeline oversight, and performance tracking, while ensuring alignment with mission requirements and contract objectives. Provides instructor coverage across FM training as needed and ensures continuity of operations.

• Provide periodic status updates and performance reporting to Government stakeholders
• Knowledge and application of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies for training development and delivery
• Deliver Initial Mission Qualification Training (MQT), continuation/recurrent training, and Just-in-Time (JIT) training in accordance with PWS requirements
• Evaluate trainee performance through written and practical assessments, provide remediation, and validate completion of training objectives
• Administer/instruct an FM Initial Mission Qualification Training (MQT) Program not more than two times per year, with no more than 10 personnel per class/maximum of 20 personnel per year.
• Develop, update, maintain, document, and administer/instruct classroom-based FM instructional material (lesson plans, slides, handouts, etc.) for MDS aircraft training (C-5, C-17, KC-135, KC-10, KC-46, C-130, C-130J, C-21) and other airframes
• Develop, update, maintain, document, and administer/instruct TACC weapon systems training. TACC weapon systems training consists of training all FMs in the command, control, communication and computers (C4) systems used by the TACC.
• Utilize GDSS 2 (and follow-on systems), MAFPS (and follow-on systems), Interactive Mission Record (IMR), Aircrew Departure Planning Application (ADP), weather alert and mission tracking software and all current supporting and complementary software
• Train/coordinate training for all new FM capabilities/requirements, hardware, software and courseware. In addition, FM weapon systems training includes hardware, architecture and network integration to a level of understanding that FMs can precisely identify and effectively write up weapon system discrepancies
• Coordinate with other vendors/government agencies/training providers to ensure all weapon system training capabilities and requirements are met
• Maintain Electronic Training Folders and training records, including documentation of training hours, evaluations, and certification status, and submit to the COR as required
• Support student in-processing, training scheduling, and coordination with the Training Coordinator to ensure training pipeline continuity
• Maintain proficiency in mission planning systems and operational procedures to ensure training remains aligned with current mission requirements
• Integrate real-world mission planning scenarios into training to reinforce operational application and decision-making
• Develop, administer, document, and maintain FM specific upgrade training for the FM Evaluator, Instructor, Quality Check, Air Traffic Management Coordinator, and any additionally approved MAJCOM specific training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Air Force, MAJCOM, and contract training requirements and standards
• Review and update existing training curriculum and materials as necessary to maintain compliance with airspace changes or flight safety issues that may arise in addition to all changes to governing AFMANs, AFIs, MAJCOM directives and guidance, Aircraft FCIFs, 618th AOC FM Read Files and Operating Instructions. Train during all three shifts on a Just-In-Time/as required basis
• Provide continuous training coverage and augment instruction or operations as required to meet mission need
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Flight Manager (FM) applications, tools, procedures, and processes
• Rated Instructor (former K- or T-coded) with familiarity in military airlift and aerial refueling operations
• Experience supporting the 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) Command and Control (C2) environments
• Working knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies for training development and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to develop, update, and maintain courseware to meet evolving operational requirements
• Instructors meet AFMAN 11-255 requirements by maintaining full operational qualification, formal designation as instructors, and demonstrated ability to train,…