type: project · status: active · area: career · tags: career, next-move, defense
Kyotango Komatsu Career Targeting
Kyotango / Komatsu Career Targeting
Outcome
Positioned and competitive for a post-Tokyo SOFA billet at Kyotango (preferred) or Komatsu (alternate) when Joe enters college (~2031).
Why It Matters
Defines the next career move and the trigger for the Tokyo exit.
Next Actions
- Keep the defense expat job tracker / employer watch list current
- Maintain LinkedIn relationships with relevant contacts
- Watch for Kyogamisaki (C2BMC Next, E5K) and Komatsu (F-35/RMS simulator) openings
Key Facts
- Kyotango / Kyogamisaki — C2BMC Next, E5K; recruiter Ana Burcham → PREFERRED
- Komatsu — F-35 / RMS simulator lead → alternate
- Timing trigger: Joe enters college ~2031
- Defense expat job tracker HTML app already built; employer watch list seeded
Key Decisions Made
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Log
2026-06-29
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