Navigator Mission Planner

Overview

The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Navigator / Mission Planner performs duties in support of the operations of all aircraft assigned to AFRC. Navigators / Mission Planners will plan and fly sorties for NASA and NASA customers ensuring that quality products and safe operations are provided as tasked. AFRC aircraft are located at the main campus at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

Salary Range : $130,000 - $160,000

The salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Conducts flight operations, performs preflight, in-flight, and post flight duties on NASA aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual or NASA approved flight crew checklists
• Performs applicable normal abnormal and emergency procedures in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual and NASA approved flight crew checklists
• Produces detailed flight plans using government furnished mission planning software such as Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS) and / or Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS)
• Operates onboard mission systems to accurately position the aircraft as required to accomplish mission objectives.
• Liaises with the airborne science team lead inflight and when required coordinates and executes flight plan changes during flight to achieve mission objectives
• Utilizes the Flight Crew Branch Flight Information Publications (FLIP) program
• Participates in i3 and NASA directed continuation training meetings and other forums mandated by the on-site management team
• Perform Operational Readiness Reviews on aircraft prior to deployment in accordance with applicable Center procedures
• Perform other operation functions such as scheduling, safety, training, planning and project support
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Experience :

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

About i3

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