U-2 Mission Planner

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We are seeking a Mission Planner to join our team supporting the U-2 Mission Planning Cell (MPC) at Beale AFB, CA.

This position provides analytical, advisory, and technical expertise to support the U-2 MPC.

• Current DoD TS/SCI clearance#qinetiqclearedjob
• Experience in one of the following areas: DoD Aircrew, Private/Corporate/Commercial/Law Enforcement Aircrew, Air Traffic Control, Commercial Flight Planning, DoD Flight/Mission Planning, and/or other relevant work experience.  Significant Sensor Planner experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and/or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations.
• Ability to be trained to MPC Mission Qualification standards in a timeline commensurate with ongoing contingency operations, as determined by MPC.
• Ability to support operations at either CONUS or OCONUS locations for short durations. 

• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate of USAF Weapons School or comparably competitive program.
• Experience as a Rated Evaluator, Instructor, or comparable flight experience.
• Significant (1,000+ total flight hours) rated aviation or comparable flight experience.
• Experience with the following planning software: Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software.
• Operational Experience in: flight planning, sensor planning, Extended Tether Program (ETP) planning, Air Operations Center operations, development of plans & requirements, ISR infrastructure, Command & Control schema, intelligence, and Multi-Domain Command & Control ('MDC2') theory of operation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with web-based flight planning (i.e. Skyvector.com, etc.).

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.