STINGRAI NAVSOUTH Air Planner

Job description

Requisition Number: 30324

nRequired Travel: 0 - 10%

nEmployment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

nAnticipated Salary Range: $108,781.00 - $155,402.00

nSecurity Clearance: TS/SCI

nLevel of Experience: Mid HI

nThis opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

nHII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

nLeadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

nLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

nnnKnow & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.

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nnBuild Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

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nnTake Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

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nnCustomer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.

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nnShape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

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nnAct with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

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n nThese capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

nWho We Are

nHII- Mission Technologies is seeking an Air Planner for Unmanned Systems who is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing air operations involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role ensures safe, compliant, and effective UAS mission execution by integrating airspace requirements, operational priorities, regulatory guidance, and mission objectives.

nWhat You Will Do

nnnDevelop and maintain air operations plans for unmanned systems, including flight schedules, routes, airspace usage, and mission profiles

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nnCoordinate with airspace authorities, range control, operations centers, and mission planners to ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, and local airspace regulations

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nnAnalyze mission requirements and determine the appropriate unmanned platforms, payloads, and operational parameters

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nnSupport risk assessments, safety reviews, and pre-flight planning activities for UAS missions

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nnMonitor ongoing UAS operations and adjust plans based on changing mission needs, weather conditions, or airspace constraints

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nnPrepare airspace requests, flight authorizations, and required mission documentation

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nnCollaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, logistics, operations, and data analysis to ensure mission success

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nnMaintain situational awareness of airspace restrictions, NOTAMs, SUA schedules, and other relevant flight planning data

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nnProvide operational recommendations to leadership and contribute to concept-of-operations (CONOPS) development for unmanned systems

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nnTrack UAS mission performance metrics and support after-action reviews

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n nWhat We Are Looking For

nnn10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience

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nnExperience with unmanned aerial systems operations, aviation planning, or airspace management

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nnKnowledge of FAA regulations, DoD flight procedures, and unmanned system capabilities

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nnAbility to interpret aeronautical charts, flight planning tools, and airspace data

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nnStrong communication and coordination skills across technical and operational teams

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nnExperience in military aviation, UAS operations centers, or air traffic coordination is preferred

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nnStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate test data into meaningful engineering conclusions

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nnFamiliarity with mission planning software or UAS ground control systems

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nnUnderstanding of operational risk management for unmanned flight

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nnAbility to manage multiple missions and priorities in dynamic environments

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nnAbility to develop safety risk assessments and aviation safety documentation

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nnExcellent technical writing skills for producing test plans, reports, and engineering documentation

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nnStrong communication and collaboration skills with cross functional engineering teams

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nnClearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

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n nPhysical Requirements

nJob performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

nThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

nMeet HII's Mission Technologies Division

nOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

nTo learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:

nHII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

nWhy HII

nWe build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

nRecognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

nDo You Need Assistance?

nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

Worksite address

jacksonville, FL, 32290, US

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