
Sensor Operator - Force Multiplier
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Operate sensor equipment such as airborne radar and electro-optic/ infrared (EO/IR) imaging equipment to identify airborne, maritime, and land-based contacts
- Ensure safety of flight by providing land- and weather-avoidance instructions to the flying pilot, when operating IMC, below MSA
- Maintain a tactical operating picture using a variety of mission management systems and equipment configurations
- Maintain a timely and accurate record of the location, distribution, and identification of detected targets
- TACCO duties:
- Conducting pre-flight planning and brief crew and client on mission requirements and constraints.
- Monitoring, understanding, and communicating the capabilities and limitations of the sensors and mission systems.
- Assisting with pre-flight preparations, ensuring mission equipment is correctly configured.
- In-flight planning and coordination, based on inclement weather and detected target disposition.
- Record, annotate, and disseminate all information products during flight surveillance missions.
- Participating in post-flight debriefings and reporting duties.
- Duties assigned in the main Joint Command Center to relay mission taskings
- Experience operating mission management systems in the airborne environment.
- Minimum of 4-years experience operating airborne multi-mode radar systems.
- Minimum of 4-years experience as a TACCO or special missions commander
- Minimum of 2-years experience operating EO/IR equipment.
- Knowledge of airborne surveillance, tactical navigation, and communications.
- Experience in anti-surface warfare (ASuW), counter-narcotics, and search and rescue is considered an asset.
- Experience operating HF, UHF, and VHF radios and satellite voice and data communication systems.
- Must be able to obtain required security clearances.
- Candidates with previous military experience will be given priority.
- Excellent CRM with experience in a multi-crew environment is preferred.
- Experience on Dash-8 aircraft is considered an asset.
- Experience collaborating with international clients is considered an asset.
- Previous ISR, flight test, and instructor/ evaluator experience.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills are a benefit.
- Proficient in the use of various computer systems and programs.
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows OS and baseline Microsoft Office products.
- Holds a valid drivers license.
- Able to work in an aircraft cabin environment, flying 4-6-hour missions in our smaller B200T surveillance aircraft, with 8-9-hour missions in our larger DHC-8 platforms.
- Travel with the aircraft on a rotational basis for extended rotations domestically and internationally; sometimes at short notice; operating in all weather, seasons, and terrain.
- Accommodation ranges from hotel accommodation to crew-house environments.
- Work during early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays during On Duty periods.
- Able to meet medical testing requirements.
- Able to swim and complete Underwater Egress Training.
- Excellent work/ life balance
- Competitive base salary
- Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines
- Industry discounts
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs