MIssion Support Co-ordinator

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. The Role We are currently recruiting for a Mission Support Co-ordinator to assist crews with daily mission planning tasks and is responsible for both the Flight Ops elements of deployed operations within KSA. The MPC is an RSAF facing role requiring presence at pre-deployment meetings, briefings and planning conferences to agree, plan and publish core planning information. Key Responsibilities will include : From the RSAF Semi-Annual Plan (SAP) allocate MPC support for deployed periods. At least 8 weeks in advance of deployed periods, collate customer tasking requirements and squadron POCs. Establish RSAF POCs for every DOB through the MOBLOs. Work closely with MOBLOs, Ops Control and Programs in the coordination, planning and execution of C604 deployments to deployed operating bases in KSA. Prepare and deliver Refresher and Observer briefings at DOBs. Conduct sortie pre-mission briefings with C604 Captain and EWO. Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the PC, BAE Systems Arabian Industries (BAES AI). Consider in detail the requirement for KSA national jamming approvals and constraints, target sets, EW data, and the achievable mission cycle. Ensure all plans enable contractually and financially compliant delivery. The Mission Support Co-ordinator role could be ideal for a candidate that is no longer able to fly, but would still like to be involved in the planning and co-ordination of missions. The MPC must have RAF or RSAF Officer and staff work experience or have had line management experience of small multi-functional teams. Essential to have been RAF or RSAF front line aircrew with experience in either the tactical employment of EW / ECM, or specialist EW duties in support of the RSAF. (FJ Pilot or WSO, E3 TD or weapons controller.) Sound knowledge of the principles and practical experience of EW. Ideally, demonstrable experience of leading or controlling COMAOs / LFEs or formations of aircraft. Ideally, knowledge in depth of aircraft defensive aids systems and experience of radar and communications jamming. Background knowledge of regional air, ground and surface threat and weapons systems and their typical radar modes of operation, tactics and EPM features. Examples of current EW techniques and equipment. Techniques and tactics for creating a representative EA training environment. English language at a minimum of IELTS 6.5 Reasonable level of competence with the suite of Microsoft Office tools. Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.

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