Job summary
This role involves providing expert planning and execution support for air operations within large-scale NATO joint exercises. The position focuses on coordinating opposing force air effects, developing operational plans, and supporting incident and scripting workshops to ensure challenging and realistic training scenarios. Candidates will work on-site in Stavanger, Norway, collaborating closely with NATO exercise staff to enhance interoperability and effectiveness of allied air operations.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Stavanger
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include developing and managing Opposition Force (OPFOR) air plans, scripting air-related incidents and injects for exercises, coordinating with various exercise control cells, supporting real-time exercise execution including air task orders and resource allocation, and advising command teams on air warfare matters. The role also demands participation in workshops and crisis action teams, and may include leadership duties within the OPFOR air cell. Coordination with computer-assisted exercise systems and targeting cells is also required.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least 3 years recent experience as an Air Task Order planner with expertise in planning complete ATOs, prior command experience at or above Squadron Leader (OF3) level, and staff officer experience at a senior level in air or joint NATO or national command structures. Experience with Recognized Air Picture analysis and NATO integrated systems for ATO planning is essential. Educational background should include higher-level civilian, military, or staff college education or degree. Fluency in business English is required. The role requires a valid National or NATO Secret security clearance.