F​/A-Simulator Operator

Salary Range: $70,310 - $95,400

Perform support to the F/A-18 Low-Cost Trainer Simulator at NAWCWD China Lake.

• Operate F/A-18 E/F & E/A-18 G Low-Cost Trainer (LCT).
• Calibrate LCT hardware and software.
• Maintain and update LCT software and all hardware.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections on LCT hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot LCT software and hardware.
• Support Developmental Test and Operational Test events.
• Write reports detailing test objectives, test activities, outcomes, etc.
• Operate Next Generation Threat System.
• Coordinate trainer usage and mission requirements with VX-31, VX-9, flight test engineers, and Weapons TPOs.
• Provide Airborne Intercept Controller support for LITL and LCT training missions.
• Coordinate and maintain the LCT flight schedule.
• Operate F/A-18 E/F & E/A-18 G Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT).
• Operate the Link‑16 Inject‑to‑Live (LITL) ground station.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance and ability to maintain it during employment.
• Educational background: high school diploma/GED with 10 years experience; associate's degree with 4 years experience; bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience; or master's degree with 1 year experience.
• Aircraft simulator experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with outside agencies.
• Professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.

• Four years of experience as an AIC or aviation simulator operator preferred.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems preferred.