Airborne Sensor Operator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide support for a manned ISR program based in CONUS.

• Act as an aircrew member on an ISR aircraft, delivering imagery and multi-source data for real-time assessments and after-action reviews.

• Perform routine and dynamic assessments of target areas using full-motion video.

• Analyze and disseminate multi-source information utilizing onboard aircraft communication systems.

• Carry out designated preflight, in-flight, and post-flight responsibilities.

• Conduct mission planning, pre-briefings, mission-system inspections, operations, troubleshooting, post-flight evaluations, and debriefings.

• Create and distribute intelligence products and complete the necessary mission documentation.

• Assist with sensor upgrades and maintenance tasks.

• Operate E/O-IR sensors and communications apparatus.

• Successfully execute airborne missions, flight operations, and image analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience or 700 flight hours as an aircrew member on a multi-place military or government ISR contract aircraft; additional years of experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Proven experience providing direct support to SOF ground forces using E/O-IR FMV sensors.

• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• A current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of the employment start date.

• A United States Passport valid for 12 months post-employment start date and the ability to travel internationally.

• Current physiological training or altitude chamber training, or prior completion with documentation.

• Strong CRM skills and the capability to apply ORM principles effectively.

• Willingness to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to CONUS or OCONUS operating locations.

• Demonstrable experience in interpretation and analysis using E/O-IR FMV sensors.

• Proficient in producing post-mission products using the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to execute airborne missions and perform image analysis successfully.

• Willingness to travel to various CONUS locations for training.

• Flexibility to work long and/or irregular hours on short notice.

• Competence in operating assigned airborne sensors for extended durations.

• Preparedness to conduct airborne missions in challenging and hazardous environments.

• Previous experience with internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communications.

• Preferred: Experience with MX-15/20/25 systems.

• Preferred: Previous ISR Warden experience.

• Desired: Coordination experience in air-to-air and air-to-ground communications.

• Previous JTAC or military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience.

• Desired: Previous ISR and/or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat setting.

• Desired: Familiarity with KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, and data link systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to communities and promote sustainability.

• Potential to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS locations.

• Opportunities for international travel.

• Training travel to various CONUS locations.

• Additional years of experience may be accepted in place of a degree.