The Liaison Officer (LNO) acts as the focal point for communications and coordination for the operational tasking of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, representing the program to the control authorities (TACON/OPCON) and various customers throughout the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Requirements
- Working knowledge or basic understanding of LiDAR and SAR collection sensors.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and experience with Windows Operating Systems.
- Ability to read and understand a Meteorological Aerodrome Report (METAR)
- Experience with coordination between Aircrew and various USG levels of command, customers and their respective staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of SPINS, ACOs, ATOs, and RSTA Annex.
- Experience or understanding of IDEX, BiFROST, WeatherView, and SIPRNet.
- Experience and understanding of route planning and Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS).
Responsibilities
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and support to Air Forces Southern Combined Air Operations Center (AFSOUTH CAOC).
- Track & report pre- & post-flight routine maintenance, status of sensors and equipment, and brief Combat Operations leadership.
- Create Air Tasking Order (ATO) location & movement worksheets and review final product for accuracy.
- Review Reconnaissance, Surveillance, & Target Acquisition (RSTA) Annex for mission tasking.
- Understand system operation and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to optimize system employment.
- Plot, track, and communicate relevant airspace restrictions and work areas using USG provided systems.
- Coordinate with other LNOs to de-conflict operating airspaces.
Other
- Must be able to complete qualification training for the LNO position.
- Ability to work autonomously & multi-task in high-stress situations.
- Occasionally work extended hours, weekends, and early mornings/late nights.
- Familiarization of US SOUTHCOM AOR.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience.
