Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

Flight Test Specialist

China Lake, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Description

    • Operate the F/A-18E-F Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT') and Advanced Development Station(ADS) in support of fleet training, Operational Flight Program(OFP) testing, workforce development, and weapons TPOs
    • Maintain conccurrency of CAE TOFT' & Advanced Development Station (ADS) lOS software and hardware.
    • Troubleshoot TOFT' & ADS hardware deficiencies
    • Utilize Windows and Linux based computer system
    • Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on all systems
    • Calibrate TOFT/ADS visual display systems
    • Write initial conditions sets to configure TOFT/ADS for various missions and objectives
    • Recognize cautions, warnings, and alerts that a pilot will receive in the F/A-18 cockpit
    • Maintain the flight schedule to understand the entire mission
    • Prepare trainers before flights to ensure the readiness of the trainer
    • Use Next Generation Threat System to build constructive red and blue presentations in support of software testing, aircrew training, and customer objectives

    Position Duties/Responsibilities

    N/A

    Minimum Salary

    80,015

    Maximum Salary

    124,677

  • Industry
    Defense and Space
  • About Us

    Our work in leading-edge defense systems, engineering, computer science, electronics, finance, logistics, and contract management provides our Sailors and Marines with the capabilities they need to accomplish their mission and return home safely.

    NAVAIR’s culture is as rich and diverse as its people. Civilians work side-by-side with military personnel to accomplish the NAVAIR mission.