Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Exercise Air Planner – Mission Assurance 5

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $124,397 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

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About the role

  • Develop comprehensive air operations plans, including Airspace Control Plans (ACP), Airspace Control Orders (ACO), and Air Tasking Orders (ATO) that support exercise objectives.
  • Coordinate with Airspace Control Authorities, range control agencies, and civilian air traffic control to establish, deconflict, and monitor training airspace.
  • Schedule and manage flight operations: assign routes, altitude blocks, refueling tracks, and target engagement windows for fixed-wing, rotary, and unmanned platforms.
  • Integrate air support functions—close air support (CAS), air interdiction, airlift, airborne command and control, and aeromedical evacuation—into ground and maritime planning cells.
  • Script and embed C-UAS scenario injects replicating fixed-wing, rotary, micro, and swarm UAS threats
  • Collaborate with modeling and simulation SMEs to design and execute LVC scenarios; ensure live aircraft feeds, virtual simulators, and constructive models interoperate seamlessly.
  • Liaise with J2 (Intelligence), J3 (Operations), J4 (Logistics), and J6 (C4ISR) directorates to synchronize target intelligence, airspace management, sustainment, and network connectivity.
  • Monitor execution of air missions in real time; adjust ATOs, flight schedules, and airspace allocations to respond to unfolding exercise dynamics.
  • Synchronize C-UAS tactics with intelligence, EW, cyber, and air-defense teams for cross-domain realism
  • Prepare mission briefs, risk assessments, sortie status reports, and air operations dashboards for senior leadership.
  • Conduct after-action reviews (AAR) capturing air domain performance metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations for future exercises.
  • Mentor and train junior air planners on airspace management procedures, TBMCS/ATO processes, and LVC integration best practices.

Requirements

  • 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
  • Proven expertise in Air Tasking Order (ATO) processes and Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS).
  • 2+ years of C-UAS planning or operational experience
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD C-UAS policy and counter-small UAS tactics
  • Hands-on experience with airspace management tools and coordination at the joint or Combatant Command level.
  • Familiarity with Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation frameworks and data-link integration.
  • Solid understanding of air-ground integration tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and specialized scheduling/mission-planning software.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex air operations data into concise, actionable recommendations.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills for interfacing with multiple staff directorates and external agencies.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Benefits
  • best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
  • wellness resources
  • employee assistance programs
  • Savings Plan Options (401(k))
  • financial planning tools
  • life insurance
  • employee discounts
  • paid holidays and paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Air Tasking Order (ATO) processesTheater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS)C-UAS planningairspace managementair-ground integration tacticsLive, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulationdata-link integrationanalytical skillsrisk assessmentsmission planning
Soft skills
communication skillscoordination skillsmentoringtraininganalytical thinkingactionable recommendationscollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Active TS/SCI clearance