Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist (TSTS)

Pono Aina Management LLC is currently seeking a Training Systems and Technical Support Specialist to join their team. This key role delivers expert technical and programmatic support for all training systems, simulators, course ware, technical publications, and training devices supporting the Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. The position ensures that RAAF aircrew and maintenance personnel receive effective, up-to-date training aligned with current and future aircraft configurations. The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison between the Australian Liaison Office, NAVAIR, Boeing, and other U.S. training system stakeholders in a complex international defense training environment., * Analyze and provide expert advice on training systems program management, including schedule reviews, technical issue resolution, and performance reporting

• Coordinate the exchange of technical data, publications, courseware, and training-related information between RAAF and U.S. stakeholders
• Track and manage training system upgrades, simulator modifications, and configuration changes
• Support the integration of new aircraft capabilities into existing training devices and courseware
• Liaise with NAVAIR, Boeing, and other industry partners on training device sustainment and development
• Contribute to program reviews, risk management, and reporting for all RAAF training capabilities
• Develop briefing materials and support technical governance meetings related to training systems
• Monitor training device availability, obsolescence issues, and future training requirements
• Ensure alignment between aircraft capability upgrades and supporting training solutions

• U.S. or Australian Citizenship
• Current or ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance (or Australian AGSVA equivalent)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and hands-on experience in military aviation training systems and devices
• Experience in the management and use of aviation technical data, publications, and instructions

Important Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Education, Aviation, or a related technical discipline (preferred)
• Knowledge of simulator operations, courseware development, and training device sustainment
• Understanding of U.S. DoD and Australian Defence training systems and standards
• Strong analytical and program management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Requires the ability to walk short distances.
• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. the worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide.

Profits from Hui Huliau’s for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii.

Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.