TITLE 32 THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (MI 217 COS))
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Battle Creek, Michigan
Salary Range: $73939 - $96116 Per Year
Job Summary: THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 THEATER AEROSPACE OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (MI 217 COS)), Position Description Number NGD1934000 and is part of the MI 110 Airlift Wing, Michigan Air National Guard.
Major Duties:
- ***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG), Components Numbered Air Force (cNAF), Air Operations Group (AOG), Air Operations Squadron (AOS) and Air Support Squadron (ASUS). Its paramount purpose is to provide advanced technical, instructional, and training support to upgrade skills to obtain maximum performance on all aspects of the Air Operations Center force level weapons system. In addition to training responsibilities, instructors perform senior administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations Group. Due to the unique mission of the cNAF, this PD cannot be used in any other organization. As a certified trainer, incumbent administers refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists. Instructs and evaluates AOC assigned technician personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC weapons systems of record. Interviews assigned enlisted AOC personnel to determine operational background in their respective weapons systems/specialties. Prescribes type, sequence, and extent of required training. Assists in the planning and development of instruction on AOC operations skills. Develops and instructs specific courses in all AOC phases of operations. Projects enlisted unit training requirements. Prepares required training records. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all technical aspects of equipment assigned to the AOC weapons systems and its interface with applicable U.S. and allied, aircraft, space weapons systems, search and rescue, theater missile defense and air tasking order development and execution. Maintains unit positional qualification. Supports and assists the development of briefings and mission preparations including: combat planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure effective mission execution. Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations Group program support functional areas: (a) Training/Evaluation: Assists in the design and coordination of comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical AOC training. Implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training. (b) Combat Plans: Assists in the interpretation, coordination and conduct of planning and execution of higher headquarters' contingency and exercise campaign guidance; operational plan (OPLAN) and air operations order (OPORD) development; provides technical expertise in ATO generation and distribution; airspace command and control (C2). Coordinates internal and external exercises. (c) Combat Operations: Assists in the collection, review and dissemination of data on tactics and employment techniques for all weapons systems (friendly and enemy). Maintains knowledge of enemy tactics and procedures. (d) Interface Control: Manages all technical aspects of datalink interfaces in order to provide and accurate and consolidated air picture in the AOC. Assists in the performance of all datalink operations. (e) Airspace Management: Responsible for integrating all allocated airspace for a given theater of operations, both CONUS and OCONUS. Develops the Airspace Control Plan and published the Airspace Control Order (ACO) for each ATO. (f) AMD Air Refueling: Exercises responsibility for the planning and execution of Air Refueling missions required to support air campaign plan. Complete knowledge on unique AOC systems required to execute this mission. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
Qualifications: In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E4-E8 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12827787 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-28