Senior Mission Operations Scheduler

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Salt Lake City, UT, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead and mentor the mission operations scheduling team to develop, prioritize, and implement weekly, monthly, and 90-day flight-test schedules. De-conflict test assets and airspace, coordinate personnel and material movements, monitor operations and safety/security parameters, input and analyze air operations data, direct subordinate staff, and support real-time changes to meet test objectives.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides leadership and mentoring for the Mission Operations Scheduling team that coordinates test program objectives and data requirements with project officer/test director and applicable systems for each test and assists in eliminating conflicts between tests and systems. Responsibilities involve supporting customers who are directly involved in programs entailing air operations, logistics, mission planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts at the operational work sites.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Oversee development, prioritization, and implementation of the weekly, monthly, and 90-day program flying schedules
  • De-conflicts unique flight-test assets to best meet objectives to support day, night, and current flight-test operations
  • Schedule airspace for personnel, visiting personnel travel, and staff transporting material in preparation for test operations
  • Monitor airspace from inception to completion of flight activity and aligns scheduled activity by designated priority and time constraints
  • Operate computer terminal to input all air operations data into a single source document.
  • Extract airspace trend analysis data to monitor/improve operational efficiency
  • Ensure established safety and security parameters are maintained
  • Coordinate changes in the real-time operations
  • Provide work direction to work unit subordinate personnel
  • Perform other related duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The incumbent must have obtained training from a military school or gained equivalent on-the-job training specific to functions of the work unit. A bachelor's degree is strongly desired. The incumbent shall possess at least seven (7) to twelve (12) years of experience in the local work unit operations and a minimum of ten (10) to sixteen (16) years of experience in air operations, airspace management, or associated activities. This position requires working knowledge of overall mission, priority assignments, scheduling procedures, and requirements of range users. The incumbent must have detailed knowledge of range capabilities and limiting factors, operational security constraints, mandatory safety parameters, and support system capability.

In addition, a Senior Mission Operations Scheduler must also possess the following qualifications:

  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills, experience in the use of computer terminals, and proficient in the use of word processing and integrated software applications
  • Must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands
  • Will require the ability to obtain and retain a Security Clearance
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum.

This position may require travel.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, sate-issued driver's license, or other license/ certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification any affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JOM68; A3UTTR

Skills Required

  • Training from a military school or equivalent on-the-job training specific to mission operations scheduling
  • Minimum 7-12 years experience in local work unit operations
  • Minimum 10-16 years experience in air operations, airspace management, or associated activities
  • Working knowledge of mission priorities, scheduling procedures, and range capabilities/limitations
  • Detailed knowledge of operational security constraints, mandatory safety parameters, and support system capabilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using computer terminals and proficiency with word processing and integrated software applications
  • Ability to work extended duty days, shift work, overnight stays, and weekends as needed
  • Ability to obtain and retain a government security clearance (must be eligible for clearance)
  • Valid state-issued driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform occasional physical tasks (walking, stooping, climbing stairs)
  • Bachelor's degree

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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