SMT Close Air Support SME- PT

MAG seeks a definitive source of knowledge from a Close Air Support SME who will contribute their expertise to enhance organizational efficiency. The candidate must be a current and qualified fighter pilot with combat deployments and experience with SOF ground units.



Duties include, but not limited to :

• Candidates must be highly experienced and proficient in the close air support mission.
• The candidate will evaluate organizational needs, determine suitable technical solutions, and ensure defined requirements.
• Conduct classroom instruction to SOF JTACs on weaponeering, airspace DE confliction measures and fighter aircraft capabilities.
• Conduct pre mission brief with Special Forces Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and MAG flight crew prior to conducting dry CAS missions.
• Conduct dry CAS missions from MAG aircraft simulating fighter aircraft, but CAS SME, will not pilot MAG aircraft.
• CAS SME will have video feed from on-board sensor and communicate with JTACs via tactical comms conducting NTISR, Troops in Contact, convoy escort and variations of tactical scenarios.
• CAS SME will attend post mission debriefs/After Action Reviews with SOF JTACs, provide feedback on CAS controls, discuss best practices and lessons learned.

Minimum Requirements

• Current and qualified fighter pilot with combat deployments.
• Experience with SOF ground units.
• Combat Flying and CAS Mission Experience.
• The candidate must be highly experienced and proficient in the Close Air Support mission.

Education:

• Former Fighter Pilot School Graduate
• Formal Technical Training

Other Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret clearance

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