SMT Airfield Survey SME

• The SME must have the ability to instruct crisis response and non-standard aircraft integration in support of dynamic operations.
• Capable of supporting day and night operations without FAA instrumentation.
• SME will focus on airfield suitability, minimum Landing Zone (LZ) criteria, safety of flight protocol, and air to ground communications
• Instruct USSD personnel on selection, assessment, marking, communications, and air traffic control fundamentals.
• Instructor will focus on team’s ability to employ aircraft and other assets towards natural disaster and crisis response in CONUS and OCONUS efforts.
• SME will lead Blocks of instruction on aircraft considerations, capabilities, limited weather observation, Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), mission planning, communications, day/night marking procedures, airspace deconfliction, and post-mission analysis.
• SME will plan and execute training scenarios throughout the duration of the RAD course.
• Serve as an academic advisor to specialized teams using nonstandard equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

• A thorough understanding of fundamental aviation principles and Landing Zone control procedures
• Experience in global response support into austere environments and uncontrolled airspace.
• Prior 1C2X1 with drop zone control certification is required
• Power Point (MS Office Suite) proficiency.

Education

The minimum level of education required is:

• High school diploma

Desired Requirements

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

• Emergency management-related training or Special Operations experience.
• Unconventional communications, airfield marking procedures, emergency management planning, and air traffic control procedures.

Other Qualifications

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.