Navigator Mission Planner- Temporary On Call; TOC)

The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Navigator/Mission Planner (TOC) performs duties in support of the operations of all aircraft assigned to AFRC. Navigators/Mission Planners will plan and may fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers ensuring that quality products and safe operations are provided as tasked. AFRC aircraft are located at the main campus at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

Deployed operations, both CONUS and OCONUS, are routine for these aircrew positions.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

The salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

• Produces detailed flight plans using government furnished mission planning software such as Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS) and/or Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS)
• Liaises with the airborne science team lead inflight and when required coordinates and executes flight plan changes during flight to achieve mission objectives
• Utilizes the Flight Crew Branch Flight Information Publications (FLIP) program
• Operates onboard mission systems to accurately position the aircraft as required to accomplish mission objectives.
• Conducts flight operations, performs preflight, in-flight, and post flight duties on NASA aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual or NASA approved flight crew checklists
• Performs applicable normal abnormal and emergency procedures in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual and NASA approved flight crew checklists
• Participates in i3 and NASA directed continuation training, meetings, and other forums mandated by the on-site management team
• Perform Operational Readiness Reviews on aircraft prior to deployment in accordance with applicable Center procedures
• Perform other operation functions such as scheduling, safety, training, planning and project support
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited university or college (Required), with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, physical science, life science, or mathematics. (Desired)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience required.
• Proficient with government furnished mission planning software such as Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS) and/or Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS). (Required)
• Graduate of a Flight Training Program as a Navigator and/or Pilot (Required) with a minimum of 2000 hours and an Instructor Qualification. (Highly Desired)
• Formal military training in expected duties (with DD 214 annotating AFSC / MOS qualification) or applicable civilian experience. (Highly Desired)
• Possess a current US passport, valid through period of employment. (Required)
• Must be able to pass random drug screenings. (Required)
• Must meet the security requirements of the position and pass a NASA Flight Medical Certification. (Required)

Required Experience:

• Should possess knowledge and first-hand experience necessary to succeed as a government contractor providing direct support to NASA AFRC staff as required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must be able to create, maintain and update briefings and statistical reporting.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Light to medium work. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, see, hear, stoop, crouch, feel, handle; manual dexterity.
• Outside work. Ability to tolerate conditions in a deployed environment to include…