WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations InstructorWOCX Expeditionary Air

Job summary

The instructor will provide hands-on guidance and SME support for WOCX training audiences, focusing on wing-level expeditionary operations and tactical command and control. They are responsible for designing academic instruction, developing lesson plans, and delivering scenario-based training on base survivability and operational reporting.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Jefferson is seeking WOCX Expeditionary Airbase Operations Instructor to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group. This role will be Onsite at Hurlburt Field, Florida. At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry. Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve. This position supports the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, FL, in executing its mission of providing operational-level Command and Control training and expertise. This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Expeditionary Airbase Operations, supporting advanced academics and training for the Wing Operations Center Exercise (WOCX). WOCX is an Air Combat Command-directed, Headquarters Air Force-approved, formal course designed to prepare Deployable Combat Wing (DCW) command team force elements and leadership to “fight” the wing under current employment schema. This instructor position will focus on AEW airbase and airfield operations; base survivability; priority of Joint Receiving, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (JRSOI) activities; receiving and issuing Orders and OPREPs within the Air Expeditionary Task Force model; and tactical command & control over assigned forces which may be at multiple locations: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Required Qualifications: * ·At least 24 months of experience within the past six (6) years in an Airfield Operations, Command and Control Battle Management, Base Defense, or similar operational role. * Possess a minimum of 10 years of Department of Defense military experience as a commissioned or noncommissioned officer with core skills from USAF AFSCs 13M, 13B, 1C3X1, or 1C5X1 highly desired. Must have demonstrated the ability to instruct in a military environment; at least 1 year of formal platform instruction is preferred. * Graduate of an advanced C2 or Airfield Operations course is highly desired. Completion of an academic or basic instructor course is also desired. * Demonstrated experience as an officer or senior NCO with a strong background in airbase operations, tactical command and control, and expeditionary procedures. Prior assignment to USAF Contingency Response Group (JTF Port Opening, CRG, or CRE) highly desired. * Deep understanding of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts and associated challenges for airbase establishment, sustainment, and defense. * Experience with Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Operational Report (OPREP) procedures is required. * Familiarity with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) with emphasis on counter-Small UAS threats and integration of Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD), FS-LIDS, or SUADS systems into the Base Defense Zone is highly desired. * Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of the tasks. Travel associated with WOCX will involve approximately 40% of duty time. A current US Passport is required. * Current Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) eligibility is required. REQUIRED SKILLS Required Qualifications: * At least 24 months of experience within the past six (6) years in an Airfield Operations, Command and Control Battle Management, Base Defense, or similar operational role. * Possess a minimum of 10 years of Department of Defense military experience as a commissioned or noncommissioned officer with core skills from USAF AFSCs 13M, 13B, 1C3X1, or 1C5X1 highly desired. Must have demonstrated the ability to instruct in a military environment; at least 1 year of formal platform instruction is preferred. * Graduate of an advanced C2 or Airfield Operations course is highly desired. Completion of an academic or basic instructor course is also desired. * Demonstrated experience as an officer or senior NCO with a strong background in airbase operations, tactical command and control, and expeditionary procedures. Prior assignment to USAF Contingency Response Group (JTF Port Opening, CRG, or CRE) highly desired. * Deep understanding of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts and associated challenges for airbase establishment, sustainment, and defense. * Experience with Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and Operational Report (OPREP) procedures is required. * Familiarity with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) with emphasis on counter-Small UAS threats and integration of Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD), FS-LIDS, or SUADS systems into the Base Defense Zone is highly desired. * Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of the tasks. Travel associated with WOCX will involve approximately 40% of duty time. A current US Passport is required. * Current Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) eligibility is required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities: * Primary duty is to function as part of the WOCX instructor team, providing hands-on guidance, SME support, and instruction for WOCX training audiences in support of USAF Force Generation (AFFORGEN) training cycles. * Perform platform instructor duties, including lesson plan development, research, creation of instructional aides, and lesson delivery on wing-level expeditionary operations, base defense, and tactical command and control. * Design and implement academic instruction and scenario-based training on base survivability, JRSOI prioritization, and C2 of forces across multiple locations. * Instruct on processes for receiving and issuing Operational Reports (OPREP) and other orders within the AETF construct. * Provide SME support for scenario development, incorporating realistic threats to airbases, including Small-UAS threats, to support course learning objectives. * Position requires travel and support to AEF 200-level training events as prioritized by HQ ACC. * Provide tactical and operational airbase C2 and operations experience as a subject matter expert for the WOCX developmental team. CERTIFICATES/SECURITY CLEARANCES/OTHER Current Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) eligibility is required.

What you’ll do

The instructor will provide hands-on guidance and SME support for WOCX training audiences, focusing on wing-level expeditionary operations and tactical command and control. They are responsible for designing academic instruction, developing lesson plans, and delivering scenario-based training on base survivability and operational reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of Department of Defense military experience and 24 months of recent operational experience in airfield operations, command and control, or base defense. A current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a valid US Passport are mandatory requirements.

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Control · Preferred
• Lesson · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred
• Receiving · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Expeditionary Airbase Operations
• Command and Control
• Battle Management
• Base Defense
• Agile Combat Employment
• Defense Readiness Reporting System
• Operational Report
• Integrated Air and Missile Defense
• Instructional Design
• Scenario-based Training
• Airfield Operations
• Tactical Command
• Joint Receiving Staging Onward Movement and Integration
• Air Expeditionary Task Force
• Small UAS Threats
• Platform Instruction

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Education
• Management & Leadership

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