AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters · Department of the Air Force

📍 Location Negotiable After Selection 💰 $89508 – $116362/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Salary: $89508 – $116362/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: Few
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Date Posted: 2026-10-05
Application Deadline: 2026-10-19

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Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide the United States Air Force a unique capability to plan, organize, coordinate, and employ special operations in support of sensitive, compartmented, and special access missions directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF).

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for planning, coordinating, dispatching, monitoring and supporting special air operations flights, and the management of associated unit flying hour programs. 2. Supports air operations mission taskings and acts as liaison to multiple outside and/or federal agencies. 3. Provides management and direction to ensure timely mission planning and support expertise.

Requirements & Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Contact

DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY · 1-800-525-0102

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.