TITLE 32 Theater Aerospace Operations Command AND Control Specialist (MI 217 COS))

Air Force National Guard Title 32 Aerospace Operations Command And Control Specialist

This is an Air Force National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for a Title 32 Theater Aerospace Operations Command And Control Specialist (MI 217 COS), Position Description Number NGD1934000 and is part of the MI 110 Airlift Wing, Michigan Air National Guard. Responsibilities This is a Title 32 National Guard position that requires military membership. This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG), Components Numbered Air Force (CNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Operations Squadron (AOS) and Air Support Squadron (ASUS). Its paramount purpose is to provide advanced technical, instructional, and training support to upgrade skills to obtain maximum performance on all aspects of the Air Operations Center force level weapons system. In addition to training responsibilities, instructors perform senior administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations Group. Due to the unique mission of the CNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization. As a certified trainer, incumbent administers refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists. Instructs and evaluates AOC assigned technician personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC weapons systems of record. Interviews assigned enlisted AOC personnel to determine operational background in their respective weapons systems/specialties. Prescribes type, sequence, and extent of required training. Assists in the planning and development of instruction on AOC operations skills. Develops and instructs specific courses in all AOC phases of operations. Projects enlisted unit training requirements. Prepares required training records. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all technical aspects of equipment assigned to the AOC weapons systems and its interface with applicable U.S. and allied, aircraft, space weapons systems, search and rescue, theater missile defense and air tasking order development and execution. Maintains unit positional qualification. Supports and assists the development of briefings and mission preparations including: combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution. Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations Group program support functional areas: (a) Training/Evaluation: Assists in the design and coordination of comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical AOC training. Implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training. (b) Combat Plans: Assists in the interpretation, coordination and conduct of planning and execution of higher headquarters' contingency and exercise campaign guidance; operational plan (OPLAN) and air operations order (OPORD) development; provides technical expertise in ATO generation and distribution; airspace command and control (C2). Coordinates internal and external exercises. (c) Combat Operations: Assists in the collection, review and dissemination of data on tactics and employment techniques for all weapons systems (friendly and enemy). Maintains knowledge of enemy tactics and procedures. (d) Interface Control: Manages all technical aspects of datalink interfaces in order to provide and accurate and consolidated air picture in the AOC. Assists in the performance of all datalink operations. (e) Airspace Management: Responsible for integrating all allocated airspace for a given theater of operations, both CONUS and OCONUS. Develops the Airspace Control Plan and published the Airspace Control Order (ACO) for each ATO. (f) AMD Air Refueling: Exercises responsibility for the planning and execution of Air Refueling missions required to support air campaign plan. Complete knowledge on unique AOC systems required to execute this mission. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E4-E8 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. Education You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.