Air Controller

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

paid time off

paid holidays annually

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Air Controller to manage Western Range airspace and support daily testing and aeronautical experiments in the Vandenberg area. The role interfaces with Test Conductors and range assets, performs vectoring and surveillance, and supports WR launch operations in approved controller positions.

Candidates should have 3+ years of air controller experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in Aviation Management
• Minimum of three years of air controller experience and/or training
• Ability to control aircraft in a variety of tasks in support of Aerial Surveillance mission
• Experience using an automated Air Control and Surveillance System to control aircraft in a military environment
• Graduate of a USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager or USN Air Intercept Controllers Course or equivalent
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements
• Ability to solve geometric position problems
• Good verbal skills
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Controls Western Range (WR) airspace and air assets in support of daily tasking, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical tests
• Interfaces with Test Conductors and range instrumentation such as telemetry or metric radars, interfaces with Air Force and other government representatives, and provides assistance in resolving conflicts between support elements and range resources while conducting pre-launch operational testing
• Performs positive aircraft vectoring, air intercept control operations, and general airspace surveillance
• Supports WR launch operations in the AF-certified Duty Air Controller, Air Controller, and Surface-Air-Surveillance operator positions
• Other duties as assigned such as log keeping, scheduling range assets, and assisting with troubleshooting operational problems

Skills

Good verbal skills

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree in Aviation Management

Tools

Automated Air Control and Surveillance System

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Air Controller for the Space Force Range Contract

• Good verbal skills

Typical Duties

• Controls Western Range (WR) airspace and air assets in support of daily tasking, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical tests
• Interfaces with Test Conductors and range instrumentation such as telemetry or metric radars, interfaces with Air Force and other government representatives, and provides assistance in resolving conflicts between support elements and range resources while conducting pre-launch operational testing
• Performs positive aircraft vectoring, air intercept control operations, and general airspace surveillance
• Supports WR launch operations in the AF-certified Duty Air Controller, Air Controller, and Surface-Air-Surveillance operator positions
• Other duties as assigned such as log keeping, scheduling range assets, and assisting with troubleshooting operational problems

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in Aviation Management
• Minimum of three years of air controller experience and/or training
• Ability to control aircraft in a variety of tasks in support of Aerial Surveillance mission
• Experience using an automated Air Control and Surveillance System to control aircraft in an military environment
• Graduate of an USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager or USN Air Intercept Controllers Course or equivalent
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements
• Ability to solve geometric position problems
• Good verbal skills
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Salary And Other Compensation

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $40.85 – $50.98 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays annually

Compensation Details

50.98

Original Posting

08/21/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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