MQ-9 Simulator Console Operator

About This Role

Summary

The Console Operator runs the MQ-9 simulator training device for Pilot and Sensor Operator Instructors.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide real time MQ-9 simulator mission support to on-going simulator missions, including Emergency Procedures , Launch and   Recovery, CT, regular syllabus missions, and VIP and/or guest demonstrations. 
• Responsible for loading the appropriately scheduled missions ahead of the arrival of the instructor and student crew scheduled for the simulator. 
• Maintain an immediate presence during the conduct of the mission in order to provide real-time tactical adjustments as directed by the instructor or CT crew. 
• Provide troubleshooting assistance for maintenance or programming issues that may occur.
• Maintain the time-use log for the PMATs and maintain a daily log of simulator discrepancies for coordination with PMATs manufacturer’s representatives on site.

Additional Duties.

• When PMATS (or follow on ATD) are not fully in use, COs will work with training and current ops to refine dance cards, Zues profiles, and program sim profiles.
• Inject other players, via voice or mIRC, in the scenario as directed by the script or Instructor direction. This can include outside agencies, other aircraft, enemy forces, ground forces, or others as deemed necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Previous qualification as a crewmember of an aircraft that performed or directly supported CAS, an MQ-1/9 mission intelligence coordinator or Joint Terminal Attack Controller is accepted 
• Familiarity with normal government software and hardware.
• Experience working in a dynamic high stress environment.

Desired Qualifications.

• Previously qualified as MQ-1/9 sensor operator or pilot or simulation console support for aircrew training.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with aircraft and weapon system scheduling is desired
• An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. 

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Domestic and international travel as required.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.

As part of Executive Order 14042, you may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. CAE USA will consider employee requests for exemptions to the vaccination requirements based on medical/disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. All requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and must be approved by CAE USA prior to employment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.