Mission Operations / Controller II

JT4; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 47,733 - 67,984; Full time

Job summary

JT4 in Las Vegas is seeking a Mission Operations Controller II. This role involves controlling and coordinating personnel involved in mission activities, performing complex testing assignments, and ensuring integrity in operations. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in aircraft control, along with experience in electronic systems. The position offers an hourly rate of $42, reflecting the expertise required for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control.
• Six years of experience with electronic systems and radars.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing objectives with the project director.
• Set up, operate, and monitor communication networks.
• Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions.
• Direct systems to satisfy test objectives.
• Interface with the project director to meet test objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with electronic systems

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Military Air Intercept Control or Air Weapons Control school

Job description

Company Profile

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war‑fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow’s global challenges.

Job Summary

The Mission Operations Controller II provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity. The incumbent performs complex assignments with widely varying duties, including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to the primary assignment, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions. The incumbent performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing objectives with the project director using applicable systems for each test
• Set up, operate, and monitor communications networks, computer terminals, and CRT video displays to ensure the integrity of processed data
• Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, both close control and tactical control
• Conduct tests from a command post and direct systems as necessary to satisfy test objectives
• Interface directly with the project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems
• Provide assistance with scheduling and administrative requirements
• Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence
• Perform related work as required

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have four years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control
• Six years of experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics
• Familiarity with testing procedures and experience directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills and experience using computer terminals
• Ability to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands
• Working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Valid, state‑issued driver’s license

Salary

The expected salary for this position is $42/hour, ($87,360.00).

Note

The salary range offered for this position is a good‑faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Compliance

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state‑issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.