All Locations
Teesside
Department
Flight Operations
Advertising Salary
Competitive salary, benefits and progression
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Flight Operations

The Role

Join Draken Europe’s Red Force Planning Cell: Elevate Mission Planning Excellence

Are you ready to shape the future of mission planning in one of the most dynamic aviation environments? Draken Europe is assembling a cutting-edge Red Force Planning Cell (RFPC), and we’re looking for talented individuals to drive our operations to new heights.

The RFPC is at the forefront of mission planning, supporting our Falcon 20 and L159 crews and spearheading detachment planning, including international operations. This exciting role not only tackles daily mission planning but also integrates with emerging Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) and simulated IADS capabilities, setting the stage for the next generation of military aviation operations.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with customers to understand and refine tasking requirements.
  • Develop critical sortie products, including line-up cards and mission profiles.
  • Lead pre-mission briefings alongside formation leaders and EW Operators.
  • Manage all flight crew elements of detachment planning.
  • Plan and execute overseas transit flight plans for Falcon 20 and L159 aircraft.
  • Shape the future by incorporating S-IADS and Red Operations Centre functions into mission design.

 

Your Connections

In this role, you’ll work closely with key teams and stakeholders:

  • Operations Control, Flight Operations, and EW Ops
  • Safety Departments and Military Customers such as JSATO, FOST, JTEPS, and USAFE
  • MPC liaison for seamless overseas detachment planning

 

What You Bring

  • Experience in Air Operations (essential).
  • Military aircrew experience (desirable).
  • Proficiency in flight planning (desirable).
  • Tactical instruction expertise (e.g., QWI, EWI) (highly desirable).
  • Eligibility or current possession of UK MOD SC Clearance.

 

Why Join Draken Europe?

At Draken, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in defence aviation. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to ensuring military readiness across the globe.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and join the RFPC at Draken Europe – where innovation meets action.

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.
 
Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.
 

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