POSITION DESCRIPTION - Falcon I DHC-8 Mission Planner
Job Title: Falcon I DHC-8 Mission Planner
Reports to: Program Manager / Site Lead
Classification: Exempt
Time Commitment: Rotational
Location: Bogota, SOUTHCOM
Position Summary
The Falcon I DHC-8 Mission Planner serves as the primary mission planner, mission coordination in support of Falcon I DHC-8 ISR aircraft operating in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. This role coordinates with customer representatives, site leadership, aircrews, sensor operators, airspace controllers, supported units, and mission stakeholders to plan and support ISR operations.
The Mission Planner understands ISR capabilities in South America and communicates Falcon I program capabilities, limitations, asset status, and recommended employment options to customer leadership and supported units. Responsibilities include sensor tasking, mission planning, pre-flight briefings, in-flight monitoring, post-mission reporting, and Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination records
Essential Functions
- Serve as the primary point of contact for mission coordination, and operational tasking, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders and resolving gaps as needed.
- Plan, coordinate, and support ISR missions by translating requirements into sensor plans, routes, and collection strategies using mission-planning tools and mapping software.
- Monitor mission execution in real time, relaying critical updates between aircrews, airspace controllers, customers, and leadership to support safe and effective operations.
- Prepare and deliver mission briefings, updates, debriefings, and reports, including maintaining accurate Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination records and mission documentation.
- Support operational readiness, administrative processes, and customer engagement while fostering strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Conduct post-mission reviews and maintain records of mission requirements, execution,
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