Job Description

MAG seeks a definitive source of knowledge from a Close Air Support SME who will contribute their expertise to enhance organizational efficiency. The candidate must be a current and qualified fighter pilot with combat deployments and experience with SOF ground units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Candidates must be highly experienced and proficient in the close air support mission.
• The candidate will evaluate organizational needs, determine suitable technical solutions, and ensure defined requirements.
• Conduct classroom instruction to SOF JTACs on weaponeering, airspace DE confliction measures and fighter aircraft capabilities.
• Conduct pre mission brief with Special Forces Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and MAG flight crew prior to conducting dry CAS missions.
• Conduct dry CAS missions from MAG aircraft simulating fighter aircraft, but CAS SME, will not pilot MAG aircraft.
• CAS SME will have video feed from on-board sensor and communicate with JTACs via tactical comms conducting NTISR, Troops in Contact, convoy escort and variations of tactical scenarios.
• CAS SME will attend post mission debriefs/After Action Reviews with SOF JTACs, provide feedback on CAS controls, discuss best practices and lessons learned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Current and qualified fighter pilot with combat deployments.
• Experience with SOF ground units.
• Combat Flying and CAS Mission Experience.
• The candidate must be highly experienced and proficient in the Close Air Support mission.

Education:

• Former Fighter Pilot School Graduate
• Formal Technical Training

Other Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret clearance

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “Know Your Rights" and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation.MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact the MAG Aerospace Recruiting email:Applicant.Assist@mag.us or call (703) 376-8993.