Description
Tactical Systems Officers/Mission Specialists plan and conduct tactical in-flight refueling and assault support missions, assist in the development of aviation weapons and tactics for the KC-130 Aircraft, assist in the development and evaluation of KC-130 Tactical Systems, assist and/or serve as Strategic Movement Control Officer, and supervise and instruct the training of Tactical Systems Operators.
Core Skills
- tactical mission planning and execution
- airborne command and control systems employment
- in-flight systems monitoring and troubleshooting
- tactical data link operations
- refueling and assault support mission coordination
- systems test and evaluation support
- requirements definition and feedback to developers
- training development and instruction
- risk assessment and mission debriefing
- multi-agency and joint operations coordination
- technical report writing and documentation
- briefing and presentation to leadership
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine, Instrument)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Aircraft Type Rating (KC-130 or similar)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Civilian Career Paths
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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