LVC Mission Planner

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled fixed-wing air-to-air tactics professional with a strong Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) simulation background to support advanced, distributed training operations. This role focuses on integrating manned simulators with live aircraft to execute realistic, real-time training scenarios for operational units across the United States.
This is a single-position role with high visibility and impact. The ideal candidate is a jack-of-all-trades, combining tactical aviation credibility, simulation expertise, and strong communications/networking skills, who can operate seamlessly between pilots, engineers, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Integrating simulators with live aircraft for real‑time LVC training events
Working directly with operational units to execute air‑to‑air training scenarios
Supporting nationwide distributed training (CONUS, Hawaii, AF/ANG assets)
Creating realistic scenarios where simulator pilots play wingmen, adversaries, or C2/ATC roles
Troubleshooting communications, networking, and system integration issues during live events
Translating operational training needs into executable mission scenarios
Serving as the primary tactical + integration SME (single‑seat, high‑visibility role)

Compensation:

$80/hr to $90hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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-Tactical fixed‑wing aviation background with direct air‑to‑air mission experience
-Fighter experience strongly preferred; non‑tactical fixed‑wing backgrounds alone are not sufficient
-Hands‑on experience in military LVC / DMO environments, specifically supporting operational or air combat training
-Must have experience integrating manned simulators with live aircraft for real‑time training events
-Strong understanding of air‑to‑air tactics, training realism, and operational mission execution in a military context
-Working knowledge of communications systems, networking concepts, and system integration, with the ability to troubleshoot issues live during training events
-Experience translating operational training requirements into executable mission scenarios (CONOPS, mission plans, event execution)
-Ability to work directly with pilots, operational units, engineers, and technical teams in fast‑paced, real‑time environments
-Active Secret clearance required at start
TS or TS/SCI highly desired (re‑processing acceptable)

-Fighter aircraft background, with preference for:
-F-22 or F-35 (5th Generation)
-F/A-18 experience also acceptable (including qualified backseaters with strong resumes)
-Graduate of TOPGUN or Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI – USMC) course
-Prior experience designing or executing large-scale or distributed air combat training events
-Experience working with Air Force, Air National Guard, or joint aviation units

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.