Space Range Air Controller

Amentum company; California (MO); 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

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Air Controller to support the Space Force Range Contract. The role involves controlling Western Range airspace, coordinating with test conductors and range instrumentation, and providing assistance in resolving conflicts between range resources during pre-launch testing.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years of air controller experience, familiarity with automated Air Control and Surveillance Systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate 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 in a military environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Controls Western Range airspace and air assets in support of daily tasking, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical tests.
• Interfaces with Test Conductors and range instrumentation, interfaces with Air Force and other government representatives, and resolves conflicts between support elements and range resources during pre-launch 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 such as log keeping, scheduling range assets, and troubleshooting operational problems.

Skills

Air control

Communication

Geometric concepts

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Aviation Management

Tools

Air Control System

Radar interfaces

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Air Controller to support the Space Force Range Contract. The role involves controlling Western Range airspace, coordinating with test conductors and range instrumentation, and providing assistance in resolving conflicts between range resources during pre-launch testing.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years of air controller experience, familiarity with automated Air Control and Surveillance Systems, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.