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Air Operations Planner

Raft Company WebsiteHickam AFB, HIDelivery
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Salary
$165K.00 - $190K.00
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This Air Operations Planner role suits a military air operations professional with experience in joint planning processes who wants to work onsite at Hickam AFB, HI, providing direct support to the 613th Air Operations Center. The position involves leading operational planning and exercise support for OPLAN rehearsals alongside the Theater Joint Forces Air Component Commander.

Role Overview

Raft seeks an Air Operations Planner for a full-time, onsite position located at Hickam AFB, HI. The professional in this role will guide operational planning and exercise support associated with OPLAN rehearsals for the Theater Joint Forces Air Component Commander, collaborating directly with the 613th Air Operations Center Strategy Division.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct detailed Mission Analysis reflecting customer requirements throughout the Joint Operation Planning Process for exercises and OPLAN rehearsals.
Examine foreign military air, space, and cyberspace operations to document threats relevant to infrastructure, digital equipment, and operational planning.
Ensure exercise and rehearsal plan annexes receive proper coordination, writing, and resourcing.
Support Strategy, Targeting Effects, and Master Air Attack Plan processes adapted for joint planning during Combatant Command Pacing Operations Plan rehearsals and exercises.
Finalize, schedule, and support approval briefings for operational exercise plans, rehearsal products, and Air Operations Directives.
Act as the primary support for the lead operational planner during the creation of operational plans and orders for rehearsals and exercises.
Utilize the Joint Operations Planning Process for Air to build long-range and near-term blue force plans aligned with the Joint Air Operations Plan.
Coordinate with the air staff and other coalition, service, and functional planners regarding blue force air component plans.
Ensure strategic products and processes remain accessible for exercises and rehearsals, even in denied or degraded environments.

Requirements

Rated experienced military air operations planner, such as a pilot, weapons officer, flight officer, or participant on joint, command, or combatant command staffs.
Minimum of 5 years of working experience in an Air Force Air Operations Center.
Minimum of 5 years of experience using the Joint Operations Planning Process Air, Adaptive Planning and Execution System, or deliberate planning and crisis action processes.
In-depth knowledge of operational planning, joint doctrine, and service doctrine.
Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing standard business products including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's degree.
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. citizenship and ability to conduct all work within the continental U.S.
Eligibility to travel up to 25% and hold a U.S. Passport for CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Skills and Tools

Joint Operations Planning Process for Air
Adaptive Planning and Execution System
Joint Operational Planning Toolkit
C2IE systems
Maven Smart System
SharePoint environments
Generative AI and Large Language Models
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $165,000.00 to $190,000.00, determined by candidate experience and abilities.
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision insurance alongside a 401(k).
Take-as-you-need paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Education and training benefits.
Annual budget for tech and gadget needs.
Referral bonuses.

About the Company

Raft is a defense technology company headquartered in McLean, VA, focused on empowering U.S. military and government agencies with data solutions, autonomous data fusion, and Agentic AI. The organization emphasizes Distributed Data Systems, platforms at scale, and complex application development for federal and public sector clients.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full details and apply directly on the official Raft careers page.

Skills and tech stack

JOPTC2IEMaven Smart SystemSharePointGenAILLMMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointGenerative AI

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

The position is onsite at Hickam AFB, HI, with up to 25% travel required.

What security clearance is required?

An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

What is the salary range for the Air Operations Planner role?

The salary range is between $165,000.00 and $190,000.00, based on experience and abilities.

How many years of Air Force Air Operations Center experience are required?

At least 5 years of experience working in an Air Force Air Operations Center is required.

Are there citizenship or residency restrictions?

Yes, applicants must be U.S. citizens and all work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Raft Company Website careers page.

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