Range Control Officer with Security Clearance

ALTUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Altus Technology Solutions, LLC is seeking a Range Control Officer in Avon Park, FL to oversee safe range operations and enforce procedures during flights and ground activities. The role requires deep DoD knowledge, extensive military aviation experience, and the ability to coordinate joint exercises.

The incumbent will plan airspace scheduling, manage logistics, and lead training exercises, maintaining compliance with USAF instructions. Travel and field duties are anticipated.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Military experience in JTAC, ABM, ETAC or ATC preferred.
• Experience managing air operations on a range or flight line.

Responsibilities

• Operate from the Control Tower and manage safe, compliant range operations.
• Enforce procedures, delivery minimums, and supervise ground support to prevent unsafe practices.
• Serve as SME for JTAC, JCAS, JCS, JC2, and joint exercises as required.
• Plan and coordinate airspace and range scheduling; oversee facility use and logistics.
• Support mission planning, scenario development, and site surveys; monitor execution and resolve issues.
• Lead training exercises for Range Squadron Air/Ground Training complex and monitor safety.
• Attend USAF-required training and maintain current status; maintain continuity books and data reports.

Skills

DoD knowledge

Range scheduling

Airspace coordination

Policy knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Written communication

Travel frequently

Stairs climbing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PDF tools

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 .

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