Junior Flight Operations Specialist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking an experienced Flight Operations Specialist – Junior Level Product Developer (PD) to join a versatile team in support of the Airworthiness CYBERSAFE Office (ACO).  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to updating and the creating of Navy Flight clearance products to support NATOPS platform requirements.

This position is contingent upon award news this Spring/Summer 2024.

Work will be performed local to the California, MD / Lexington Park, MD area only. Prospective non-local candidates may also be considered, if they possess outstanding skill-sets, qualifications, and a proven work history relevant to this position. Hybrid remote work is possible for the right candidate, but only after ACO PD empowerment requirements are achieved at the local site and approved by both SAIC management and our Government customer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute the management and development of Interim Flight Clearances (IFC) and Permanent Flight Clearances (PFC) in the form of NATOPS or NATIP. 
• Develop required content and facilitate the Flight Clearance’s progression through engineering review for airworthiness approval.
• Serve as the main point of contact for information regarding specific clearances for assigned platforms.
• Create and present formal briefs in support of new or changing fleet capabilities and develop IFC/PFC content from program technical source data.
• Track and ensure the transition of IFC content into the appropriate PFC.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Two (2) years DoD Aviation experience and an Associate’s degree may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree; Four (4) years DoD Aviation experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively with APME/AMPSE (Class desk), NAVAIR engineers and the Fleet users.
• Ability to develop and follow implementation plans for configuration management of technical data.
• Ability to perform in a team environment, demonstrate leadership, decision-making and self-starter qualities.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) and Adobe Acrobat products and possess a strong computer-use background to include using editorial and graphics software running on local, networked, or web-based platforms, and websites.
• Possess the ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Active or current for Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to travel periodically on an as required basis in support of your assigned program and platforms.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.