Position Serco seeks a Fighter Pilot or WSO / CSO / NFO Operations SME for Air Combat Command’s Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC) at Langley AFB, VA.
Daily, the CAF DTC provides world‑class integration training in large force and small team formats to combat units around the globe against cutting‑edge threats in a boundless virtual battlespace.
Security Clearance An active United States Department of Defense (Do D) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR is required.
Role Overview In this role you will facilitate integration training for U. S. and allied military aircrew, air battle managers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) by role‑playing fighter aircraft in Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events. You’ll learn and execute missions using Combat Environment Server (CES), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), and/or Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). You’ll stay current on threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures by reviewing tactics manuals, flash bulletins, and tactics bulletins.
Responsibilities
Support daily training by scheduling, mission planning, creating mission materials, briefing, executing, and debriefing the DTC’s Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events.
Attend CAF exercise planning conferences (e.g., RED FLAG), meetings, and sites to discuss unit training requirements and help the DTC incorporate those requirements into missions.
Provide consulting expertise to military and/or defense clients to develop and evaluate military training and doctrine, including doctrinal development, scenario development, after‑action review, and data analysis.
Qualifications
Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR.
Either:
Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience as a fighter aviator;
Master’s degree with 7 years of experience;
Ph D with 4 years of experience.
Former Fighter Pilot, NFO, CSO, or WSO with experience on F‑15 C/E/EX, F‑16 C, F/A‑18, EA‑18 G, F‑22, or F‑35.
Thorough knowledge of AFTTP 3‑1 fighter employment or an equivalent service manual.
Operationally relevant experience within the past 10 years (simulator experience considered).
Ability to travel 10%.
Additional Desired Experience and Skills
Active Do D Top Secret security clearance.
Mission Commander qualified.
Instructor Pilot/WSO/CSO/NFO experience.
Thorough knowledge of 5th generation fighter employment and/or integration.
Application Process Submit your application through Serco’s external career site. The application window is for no more than 60 days.
Equal Opportunity Employer Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.