Range Control Officer

altusts; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid leave

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Altus Technology Solutions, LLC is seeking a Range Control Officer to support a government customer in the Avon Park, FL area. The role operates from the control tower, ensuring safe, compliant range activities and enforcing procedures during missions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of military aviation experience, a SECRET clearance, and expertise in JTAC, airspace scheduling, and related exercises. Will travel and climb stairs as required; on-site work, standard day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and military experience in JTAC/ATC or related roles.
• Current U.S. DoD Secret clearance or higher, maintained throughout employment.
• Experience planning, scheduling and supervising air operations on a military range.

Responsibilities

• Operate from the control tower to safely manage all range activities.
• Enforce procedures, maintain mission integrity and prevent unsafe practices.
• Serve as SME for JTAC, JCAS, JCS, and joint exercises.
• Plan airspace and range scheduling; coordinate logistics and site surveys.
• Lead training exercises for Range Squadron air/ground training complex.
• Attend after-action reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Complete required USAF training and maintain current program continuity.

Skills

DoD knowledge

Range operations

Airspace coordination

Effective communication

Security clearance procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Military experience in JTAC/ABM/ETAC/ATC

Experience managing air operations on a range

Tools

Excel

Word

PDF generation

Job description

Range Control Officer (RCO)

Location: Avon Park, Florida and surrounding areas
Shift: Day Shift
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Secret Clearance
Experience: Minimum 8+ years of military aviation operations experience

Description

At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.

If you thrive in high-impact environments, have a strong understanding of weapons systems and safety protocols, and want to contribute to mission success, we’d love to have you on board!

Altus Technology Solutions, LLC has an immediate opening for a Range Control Officer (RCO) to support a government customer in the Avon Park, FL area.

The Range Control Officer (RCO) will:

• Operate from the Control Tower. This critical position is responsible for the safe, compliant, and precise control of all flight and ground activities during range operations.
• The RCO shall enforce established procedures and delivery minimums, maintain operational integrity of air ground weapons-fire missions, and ensure the prevention of unsafe practices through strict supervision of all range operations and associated ground support.
• Serve as subject matter expert for matters involving Joint Terminal Attack Control, Joint Close Air Support, Joint Combat Search and Rescue, Joint Command and Control, and Joint Special Operations, Joint Readiness Exercises, multi-lateral exercises, and other military exercises as required.
• Plan conferences, conduct and coordinate airspace and range scheduling, oversee facility use requirements, manage logistics requirements, assist with mission planning, scenario development and site surveys. Monitor mission execution and resolve issues that impede progress and/or interfere with expected outcomes.
• Lead in matters pertaining to training exercises involving the Range Squadron Air/Ground Training complex to include monitoring and controlling safe range operations.
• Conduct/attend after action reviews and evaluates, coordinates, analyzes, monitors, and follows up on corrective recommendations
• Attend all United States Air Force-required training for each program and maintain current, qualified status in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions. Develop and maintain a continuity book for each program, and input, extract, analyze and present data reports from all relevant information systems and sources.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of DoD, DAF, DA, ACC, AFSOC, USASOC missions, organizations, organizational structures and their functional interrelationships, and the laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and procedures in order to perform mission planning and analysis and to serve as lead oversight agent of 598th Range Squadron (ACC) Air/Ground Training Complex training and exercises.
• Comprehensive knowledge of range and airspace scheduling and coordinating issues related to Military Operations Areas, Restricted Areas, and Ranges.
• Expert knowledge of pertinent range operations policies, directives, and products and applicable operational methods and processes. Ability to perform duties in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing for conducting conferences, presenting briefings, preparing correspondence, and writing findings and reports.
• Requires a technically proficient professional with broad knowledge of USAF computer systems, capable of building and managing advanced Excel, Word, and PDF products, and demonstrating strong mission-focused skill in interpreting maps, terrain, and geographic data to support operational planning.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and patience in order to present sensitive recommendations to affected elements or higher authorities, MAJCOMs, and other Federal agencies.
• Some duties will require several hours in remote areas in field conditions
• Must be able to travel frequently.
• Must be able to climb six flights of stairs.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Military experience in one of the following, rated aircrew, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Air Battle Manager (ABM), Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC) or Air Traffic Controller (ATC).
• Military or civilian experience in the management, supervision or control of air operations on a conventional or tactical military range.

Security Requirements:

• Valid State Drivers License
• U.S. Citizen
• Current U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level or higher (Clearance must be maintained throughout employment)

About Altus

Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission-critical challenges.

Learn more at www.Altusts.com.

Pay and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance

Education assistance for professional growth

Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

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