Weapons Director

Company: Huntington Ingalls Industries
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Search by Keyword (use Keyword for Remote Positions) Requisition Number: -11744 -Required Travel: 0 - 10% -Employment Type: -Full Time/Salaried/ExemptSecurity Clear ance: - Secret - Level of Experience: - Mid -Job Description HII builds the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce of more than 43,000 includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Huntington Ingalls Industries - Technical Solutions Division (HII-TSD) is seeking a qualified Weapons Director (WD) with recent Ground Control Intercept (GCI) - Controller experience in an operational or training environment. The selected candidate must be capable of providing classroom, academics, and simulator training to U.S. Airforce crew members assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing, Formal Training Unit (FTU) at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Develops training curriculum, study outlines, and orientation materials to be employed during procedures, simulation, and/or flight training. Conducts instructional sessions, briefings, follow-ups, and proficiency checks on flight simulators in accordance with federal air regulations and company policies and procedures. Evaluates trainee progress and recommends qualification or additional training. Reviews simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency. Coordinates utilization schedules for training flight crews and necessary engineering support. Background in piloting. Exclude line pilots.

• Conduct F-15 Simulator Console Operation with Ground Control Intercept communication interface
• Prepares training materials and instruct GCI Academics in current GCI methodology and terminology for multi-ship/multi-configuration and homeland defense operations
• Provides Instruction on Air Defense Battle Control Operations in the classroom and simulator
• Execute the Air Tasking Order (ATO) as directed to meet the specific mission objectives by coordinating and integrating multiple simulator air component operations
• Integrates with and performs duties as part of the larger HII team
• Prepares; reviews; and assists in the customization of curriculum lesson plans in support of instructor led classroom academics
• Conducts formal course reviews for updating curriculum to current capabilities
• Performs related additional duties as assigned by the SM or DSM. Minimum Qualifications 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The Weapons Director shall be a graduate of a USAF or sister service Weapons Director or Air Battle Manager formal course
  • Minimum of five (5) years providing and instructing Ground Control Intercept (GCI), Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) or simulation and have previous aviation/military experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, completion of high school or general education development (GED) is the minimum
  • Excellent Verbal and written communications skills
  • All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening per HII requirements
  • The position is administered by a CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) between the company and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO
  • The WD shall require a Secret security Clearance with a background investigation within -the past six (6) years. Preferred Requirements
    • Bachelor's Degree with five (5) year's experience -providing and instructing Ground Control Intercept (GCI), Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) or simulation and have previous aviation/military experience Physical Requirements Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment. HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com .HII's Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today's connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit hii.com/capabilities/mission-technologies .HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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