AIR BATTLE MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR)

• Performs as an instructor for the Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director position. Ensures training encompasses the full spectrum of theory, formal classroom and actual live, distributive and simulation missions on Battle Management Systems functions. Determines training requirements by analyzing unit training objectives, missions, combat readiness reports, Training Review Boards, Standard/Evaluation reports and directives. Prepares local course outlines to include: operation of complex classified electronic and telecommunications equipment, involving audio and video programming equipment, high powered transmitters, receivers, antenna systems, and communications terminal equipment; basic crewmember duties and responsibilities; safety precautions in an electronic environment; psychological factors and mission procedures. Develops lesson plans in accordance with syllabus courseware. (30%)

• Maintains the qualification to perform as an evaluator while managing a crew and assigning duties. Conducts sensor, radar, data link and electronic protection system checks and briefs Mission Commander (MC) and Section Lead (SL) on operational status of ground based sensor systems and detection capabilities. Monitors and directs the accurate detection, tracking, collection, display, reporting, identification, recording and dissemination of surveillance data. Direct and coordinates the identification of all observed activity within designated areas. Coordinates C2 decisions with external airborne and ground based assets. Controls all ground based electronic protection systems. Supervises establishment of all data link systems. (20%)

• Performs mission crew duties as an ABM or WD. Ensures that appropriate coordination and documentation are accomplished in accordance with prescribed directives and instructions. Ensures the operations section maintain current and accurate tactical situation, weapons, weather, airbase status and other situational information. Fuses Section Lead (SL) guidance, air tasking orders, real time sensor data and off-board intelligence information to integrate US Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force as well as allied forces in air-to-air surface engagements of hostile forces for the systems and attack support assets under control. Coordinates with the SD for attack authority, for attack support assets, as well as environmental/situation changes. Recommends procedures and techniques to improve ECCM effectiveness. Responds and takes appropriate action during emergencies. Selects, interprets and analyzes appropriate situation displays to monitor Area of Responsibility/Interest (AOR/AOI) and elements affecting the AOR/AOI. Perform joint/combined/composite operations as required. (20%)

• Maintains qualification to perform mission crew duties as an Air Battle Manager (ABM) or Weapons Director (WD). Interprets radar data and fuses intelligence information to identify and nominate targets for attack. Provides direct support to strike-attack aircraft by relaying accurate, concise target data and threat warning. Analyzes operational tasking messages, special instructions and air tasking orders. Participates in pre-mission coordination briefings to ensure mission execution plan. Extracts pertinent information from these documents and incorporates the data into a mission execution plan. Performs electronic attack and protection measures. Maintains current and accurate tactical situation, weapons, weather, airbase status and other situational information. (10%)

• Performs as an Air Battle Manager or Weapons Director Evaluator; ensures established standards of proficiency are maintained through evaluation and observation; administers scheduled and unscheduled evaluations during operational and training missions; analyzes evaluation data for adverse trends in performance; conducts crew evaluation critiques; recommends necessary changes or improvements; and develops testing material for evaluations. Serves as a member of the standardization board; evaluates and examines unit mission system specialists to determine degree of proficiency and adherence to crew procedures and crew coordination requirements. Evaluates and examines instructors. (10%)

• Performs required mission planning and staff work in scheduling, training, current operations, standards and evaluation, intelligence, weapons and tactics, combat readiness, exercises, Staff Officer or other command executive positions. Advises and provides counsel to crew members regarding policies, local operating procedures, and directives of management. Leads and directs Air Weapons Officers and Weapons Directors to perform weapons control and battle management functional duties. Provides recommendations on training requirements, performance standards, ratings, and conduct feedback and debriefs as required. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Talk to the education branch if you have any questions about how this position may affect your student loan repayment or bonus.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an AFSC of 1C5xx.