Job Description
Join a critical operations team that ensures round-the-clock mission readiness by managing dynamic flight scheduling operations for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) squadrons. As a Flight Scheduler supporting the Department of Defense, you will be the central point of coordination between personnel, systems, and training cycles, ensuring every sortie is supported by a fully qualified and ready crew.
Responsibilities:
- Determine combat schedule requirements based on classified sortie tasking from sources such as Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Skynet, PEX software, and liaison officer inputs.
- Build long- and short-term flight crew schedules to ensure 24/7/365 coverage of all essential mission roles: pilots, sensor operators, intelligence coordinators, instructors, evaluators, and supervisors.
- Track and deconflict crewmember availability due to leave, TDY, appointments, or other obligations, coordinating changes with senior leadership.
- Align flight schedules with daily ground, flight, and academic training requirements while mitigating risk by avoiding low-experience crew pairings.
- Facilitate last-minute shift modifications to maintain full manning by working with mission commanders and shift leads.
- Coordinate with Training (DOT), SARM, and Stan/Eval (CCV) to incorporate qualification, upgrade, and continuation training into scheduling plans.
- Secure simulator slots from OSS Scheduling for training, upgrades, and emergency procedures.
- Manage continuation training flights conducted from Creech AFB and coordinate with 11 ATKS and other RPA bases.
- Publish scheduling data to classified and unclassified systems and ensure access during non-duty hours.
- Maintain accurate records in systems including PEX, Skynet, Access, Excel, GTIMS (primary), and CTOMS (secondary).
- Adhere to locally developed scheduling policies and ensure compliance with Ops Group guidance.
- Contribute to flying hour program planning, reporting, and forecasting per AFI 11-102.
- Attend monthly range scheduling meetings at Nellis AFB and ensure flight schedules align with airspace policies.
Requirements
Essential Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data tables) and familiarity with databases such as Access.
- Working knowledge of Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or equivalent scheduling software.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to classified document handling and secure systems.
- Ability to interpret and apply scheduling guidance, training progression standards, and sortie tasking priorities.
- Capability to function in high-ops tempo environments and manage last-minute contingencies.
Qualifications:
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience working in or with military organizations.
- Two (2) years of direct experience using PEX or five (5) years of experience with Excel/Access-based scheduling.
- Completion of PEX Initial User Training or ISR Scheduling Training required.
- Completion of GTIMS (primary) or CTOMS (secondary) Initial User Training within one year of hire.
- At least 25% of the scheduling team must have one year as NCOIC of scheduling and:
- Two (2) years of experience as an RPA Squadron Flight Scheduler or
- Five (5) years of experience as a DoD Flying Squadron Flight Scheduler.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
- Must be eligible for SAP access and knowledgeable of NATO and ACCM requirements.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Shift work,