Patriot Excalibur (PEX) Specialist - 89th AFKSProSidian Seeks a Patriot Excalibur (PEX) Specialist - 89th AFKS in CONUS - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota to support an engagement for a branch of the military that provides strategic deterrence, global strike, and combat support utilizing both manned aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide Standardization/Evaluation and Patriot Excalibur (PEX) Support Services for the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) 89th Attack Squadron (ATKS). The key mission of the AFGSC is to produce leaders providing safe, secure, and lethal combat-ready forces for nuclear and conventional global strike. The 89th ATKS is an MQ-9 Reaper Squadron conducting remote split operation out of Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) and has been an active remotely piloted aircraft squadron since 2011. The purpose of this contract is to provide flying operations support to the 89th ATKS and the 200 airmen within the unit. Patriot Excalibur (PEX) Specialist - 89th AFKS Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and maintain accountability and control of flight testing materials, including updating data in Patriot Excalibur (PEX) Training Management System (TMS) and Unmanned Aerial System Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent systems. The ideal PEX Specialist candidate will be expected to have at least five (5) years of United States Air Force aviation experience (pilot, CSO, ABM, etc.) and in-depth knowledge of air Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) training administration, policy, and procedures. The PEX Specialist will act as leader of the Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program for the contract team. Responsibilities of the PEX Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following: Interface with Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) personnel to update the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) or future equivalent systems to ARMS as required. Review and update temporary and permanent party records, and folders per AFI 11-202V2, Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program, and AFI 11-2MQ-9V2, MQ-9 Crew Evaluation Criteria, and associated ACC/Installation supplements and locally-developed guidance. Post and maintain Flight Crew Information Files (FCIFs) and electronic technical orders (T.O.s) as required. Proctor exams - duties include room set up, equipment set up, as applicable, taking attendance, and grading exams. Frequency would be approximately 2-4 exams per week. Notify crew members of upcoming and overdue testing, evaluation, and training requirements via e-mail. Prepare and execute periodic testing schedule. Generate reports/forms as scheduled.
Qualifications: The Patriot Excalibur (PEX) Specialist - 89th AFKS shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. The PEX Specialist is required to possess the following:
  • A minimum of one year experience working in a DoD flying unit
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience working with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV)
  • Strong oral communications and writing skills
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Programs
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Understanding of air CAF training administration, policy, and procedures
  • Three (3) years Numbered Air Force (NAF) or above staff experience preferred
Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota

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