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Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (Maritime and Land) (SED)

Sabre Systems
United States, Maryland, Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Jun 16, 2025
Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Flight Operations Specialist/ Flight Clearance Product Developer (Maritime and Land) to support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The program is providing systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.

Responsibilities:

  • Support PMA Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) - ISR Services Maritime and Land
  • Act as the primary point of contact for information and process knowledge regarding specific type Flight Clearance (FC) for their assigned platform(s).
    • Includes awareness of normal fleet use, training, developmental testing, operational testing, change recommendations, services contracts, FMS services, and Contractor Owned/ Contractor Operated services.
  • Coordinate and execute the management/ development of all assigned FC
  • Track and ensure the transition of Interim FC (IFC) content into the appropriate Permanent FC (PFC).
  • Create, update, and submit tracking reports to the PMA, and other stakeholders, on status of current IFC/PFC
  • Develop required content and facilitate the FC progression through each engineering review for airworthiness
  • Create and present formal briefs in support of new or changing fleet capabilities and/or new type
  • Facilitate or host meetings/ briefings as needed by the APME/ APMSE, or as needed by other team members of the PMA.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience or an associate's degree and six (6) years of related experience, or a HS/GED and eight (8) years of related experience.
    • All degrees must be from an accredited college or university.
    • All degrees must be in an engineering, logistics, or related field.
  • Experience developing and implementing configuration management procedures for technical data is required.
  • Must have experience communicating with a variety of Stakeholders including NAVAIR Systems Engineering Leadership, Airworthiness and Cybersafe Office (ACO), NAVAIR Engineering Subject Matter Experts, and Fleet users.
  • Experience in Flight Operations as a member of a crewed aircraft platform, manned or Either Civil or DoD applications is required.
  • Must demonstrate working knowledge of FAA NAS policies, as it pertains to different class areas, altitudes, and
  • Knowledge of DCMA, DoD, OPNAV, CNAF, NAVAIR documents, directives, orders, and/ or instructions as they pertain to flight operations, and maintenance procedures for both unmanned and manned platforms is required.
  • Knowledge of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) flight/ operator/ maintenance manuals' use and structure and the ability to translate OEM information into DoD/ NAVAIR program, procedure(s), and technical language is required.
  • Must have proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft (MS) products and possess a strong computer-use background to include using editorial and graphics software running local, networked, or web-based platforms, and websites.
  • Travel up to 10% is required and to be on-site at Patuxent River Naval Air Station daily.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

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Compensation

Senior Level: At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements. The general salary range for this position is $70,000-$200,000; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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Beware of employment scams-Sabre Systems will never request payment, extend offers without an interview, or contact you from an email that doesn't end in @sabresystems.com; always apply directly at https://careers.sabresystems.com/.

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