... Combat Identification (CID) l) Controlled Approaches m) Survivability Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions: * Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and ...
... Combat Identification (CID) l) Controlled Approaches m) Survivability Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions: * Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and ...
Head of Engineering, Defense OS
Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site
$250 - $343/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Drive the design and deployment of location-based zone controllers and centralized compute that replace federated, domain-based designs, and their interfaces to prime-built combat, C4I, and HM&E ...
Head of Engineering, Defense OS
Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site
$250 - $343/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Drive the design and deployment of location-based zone controllers and centralized compute that replace federated, domain-based designs, and their interfaces to prime-built combat, C4I, and HM&E ...
... Combat Identification (CID) l) Controlled Approaches m) Survivability Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions: * Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and ...
... Combat Identification (CID) l) Controlled Approaches m) Survivability Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions: * Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and ...
Contract Instructor Pilot E-2C/D
Port Hueneme, CA ยท On-site
$100.26/hr
... Combat Identification (CID) l) Controlled Approaches m) Survivability Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions: * Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and ...
Contract Instructor Pilot E-2C/D
Port Hueneme, CA ยท On-site
$100.26/hr
... Combat Identification (CID) l) Controlled Approaches m) Survivability Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions: * Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and ...
Corporate Accounting Manager (on-site)
Alhambra, CA ยท On-site
$85 - $115/hr
Provides information to controllers: * Allocations of EWB Revolver Interest at month-end. * Summary of monthly charges on health benefits per billing from ADP. * Within three days after the period ...
New
Corporate Accounting Manager (on-site)
Alhambra, CA ยท On-site
$85 - $115/hr
Provides information to controllers: * Allocations of EWB Revolver Interest at month-end. * Summary of monthly charges on health benefits per billing from ADP. * Within three days after the period ...
New
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subje with Security Clearance
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC). * Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS. About Sayres Defense Sayres Defense supports critical U.
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subje with Security Clearance
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC). * Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS. About Sayres Defense Sayres Defense supports critical U.
Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
$95K - $105K/yr
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC). * Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS. About Sayres Defense Sayres Defense supports critical U.
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
$95K - $105K/yr
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC). * Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS. About Sayres Defense Sayres Defense supports critical U.
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
$95K - $105K/yr
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC).Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS.About Sayres DefenseSayres Defense supports critical U.S.
Quick apply
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
$95K - $105K/yr
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC).Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS.About Sayres DefenseSayres Defense supports critical U.S.
Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC). * Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS. About Sayres Defense Sayres Defense supports critical U.
ATGPAC Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)
San Diego, CA ยท On-site
Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC) or Combat Systems Controller (CSC). * Must possess an ACTIVE Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS. About Sayres Defense Sayres Defense supports critical U.
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
... Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). This position is contingent upon award news, expected ... monitoring, controlling, status reporting, drafting, editing, and presenting project related ...
Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)
Culver City, CA ยท On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents ... Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult ...
Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)
Culver City, CA ยท On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents ... Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult ...
Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)
$100K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents ... Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult ...
Quick apply
Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)
$100K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents ... Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult ...
Configuration Manager
Ridgecrest, CA ยท On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000 A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
Configuration Manager
Ridgecrest, CA ยท On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000 A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
Configuration Manager
Ridgecrest, CA ยท On-site
$70.30 - $97.76/hr
A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response (VECTR) Configuration Manger is ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
New
Configuration Manager
Ridgecrest, CA ยท On-site
$70.30 - $97.76/hr
A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response (VECTR) Configuration Manger is ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
New
Configuration Manager
Ridgecrest, CA ยท On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000 A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
Quick apply
Configuration Manager
Ridgecrest, CA ยท On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000 A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)
Culver City, CA ยท On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents ... Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult ...
Front-End/UI Engineer - Egofold (Junior to Mid-Level)
Culver City, CA ยท On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Build responsive, real-time Front-End & UI components for monitoring and controlling agents ... Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult ...
Configuration Manager
$70K - $80K/yr
Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000 A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
Configuration Manager
$70K - $80K/yr
Salary Range: $70,310 - $80,000 A Visionary Engineering for Combat Technology and Rapid-Response ... controlled data and records. Ensures data is organized, current, accessible to authorized users ...
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What is a combat controller?
A Combat Controller (CCT) is a highly trained specialist in the U.S. Air Force who conducts air traffic control, close air support, and special operations missions in hostile environments. They deploy with special forces teams to establish airfields, coordinate airstrikes, and provide battlefield communication. Combat Controllers are trained in parachuting, scuba diving, survival, and combat tactics to operate in high-risk areas. Their expertise is critical for directing aircraft and ensuring mission success in austere and contested environments.
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E2 CIP, NAVAL AVIATOR (PILOT)
Job Description - Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP)
LB&B Associates Inc. has immediate openings for on-call E2 Contract Instructor Pilots to support its training contract at NAS Point Mugu, CA.
This is an on-call position.
CIPs for the E-2C 2F110 OFT, the E-2D 2F210 OFT, and the E-2D 2F211 APT shall instruct students in the cockpit as required during simulator events.
CIPs shall successfully demonstrate the ability to instruct, interact, and evaluate aircrew performance for all flight scenarios and provide instantaneous feedback regarding tactical employment and safety related decisions.
CIPs must have the tactical expertise required to provide accurate simulation instruction of all current and future mission areas executed by the E-2C/D crew to meet Air Combat Training Continuum (ACTC) training requirements of the ACCLWS, in alignment with the CAEWWS Manual. This includes, but is not limited to:
a) Warfare Commander decisions and communications
b) Tactical Command and Control (TAC C2)
c) Air Intercept Communications (AIC)
d) Strike Warfare
e) Carrier Strike Group Air Defense
f) Maritime Employment
g) Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)
h) Offensive Air Support (OAS)
i) Airspace Management
j) Offensive Counter-Air/Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (OCA/SEAD)
k) Combat Identification (CID)
l) Controlled Approaches
m) Survivability
Principal Duties and Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct scheduled Instructor-led/supported training for Training Device and Systems Training (including briefs and debriefs) using traditional and modern tools such as interactive white boards, computers and video projector systems.
- Evaluate student training/mission performance as required.
- Provide classroom instruction and recommendations for improvement, to include tests and test materials, lesson plans, and trainee guides under the guidelines of current directives.
- Provide academic instruction to include Instructor led lecture discussion for Crew Resource Management (CRM), Instrument Ground School (IGS), etc., and self-paced Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) and Computer Based Training (CBT) in support of courses required for each platform.
- Assist with simulator and training device inspections and certification programs and other special projects, as required, to include mishap re-creation and testing.
- Conduct training device operation instruction to personnel as necessary, to include briefing, debriefing and grading/assessments.
- Other weapons system specific support responsibilities, as listed in appendices.
- Evaluate and record trainer performance IAW established criteria.
- Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
- Review curriculum, assess and recommend improvements to the training program via the appropriate training management officials.
- Perform as NATOPS Instrument Evaluators, Assistant NATOPS Instructors (ANI), AW and EW instructors. Contract Instructors may be designated as a NATOPS Instrument Evaluator or Assistant NATOPS Instructor per OPNAVINST 3710.7 SERIES. Refer to OPNAVINST 3710.7 SERIES for definitions of responsibilities, assignments, qualifications, cognizant authority for designations, and annual requirements for certifications.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Must obtain instructor certification in the platform(s) to which assigned.
- Must obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP)
- Qualifications.A CIP shall have the following qualifications: Must be or have been an E-2 Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) qualified pilot or have been an E-2 simulator instructor (pilot) within the previous five (5) years. A CIP have been a designated a Carrier Aircraft Plane Commander (CAPC) in the E-2 or Carrier Transport Plane Commander (CTPC) in the C-2 (i.e. level 300 ACTC qualification or greater), Not have had any punitive actions on their record that resulted in termination of their flight status (i.e. Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board (FNAEB) resulting in a type B classification). Must have a minimum of (800) flying hours in the E-2 or the C-2 aircraft and possess a Bachelor's degree.
- A CIP should have the following preferred qualifications: Must Be or have been an E-2/C-2 NATOPS Instructor qualified pilot within the previous five (5) years, or have been an E-2/C-2 simulator instructor pilot within the previous five (5) years.
- Attained the following tactical designations
- Instructor CAPC in the E-2 (i.e. Level 3i ACTC [formerly level 400 ACTC qualification, prior to 2019])
- Element lead in the E-2 (i.e. level 400 ACTC qualification)
- E-2 Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) (i.e. level 500 ACTC qualification)
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LB&B Associates Inc.is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.
About LB&B Associates
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Industry
Facilities support services
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Columbia, MD, US
Year founded
1992