Tactical Command and Control Operator

Jt4, Llc; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to the UTTR and other test ranges, enabling realistic environments for air defense and training missions.

The Tactical Command and Control Operator role involves coordinating assets, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety during missions with flexible hours and travel.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of Air Intercept Control or Air Weapons Control school.
• 2–6 years experience in aircraft control.
• 4–8 years experience with electronic systems, radars, and comms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training mission objectives on UTTR using applicable systems.
• Set up, operate, and monitor networks, LINK terminals, and radar displays.

Skills

Mission training

Aircraft control

Communication systems

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military Air Intercept Control school

Air Weapons Control school

Tools

FAA flight physical

Job description

Utah - Salt Lake City / Ogden / Hill AFB

Job Description

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 DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Tactical Command and Control Operator provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity under the direction of unit supervision. Contributes to meeting program objectives and assessing effectiveness in analyzing a variety of unusual and conventional test related problems. Performs complex assignments with widely varying duties including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to primary assignment, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions. Performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Conduct training mission objectives on the UTTR (Utah Test and Training Range) using applicable systems for each mission
• Set up, operate, and monitor communications networks, LINK terminals, and radar displays to ensure mission success
• Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, ensuring safety and training objectives are met
• Maintain detailed understanding of current USAF systems, capabilities and doctrines in the air-to-air, air refueling and air-to-ground missions, following all applicable Air Force instructions
• Interface directly with the UTTR supervisor and customer to ensure training objectives are met with the scheduled systems
• Provide interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems and flights
• Aid with scheduling and administrative requirements
• Obey and relay all safety directives and instructions issued by UTTR Air Traffic Controllers
• Perform related work as required

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Should be a high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have two (2) to six (6) years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. This position requires four (4) to eight (8) years of experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics. The incumbent must be familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment.

In addition, a Tactical Command and Control Operator must also possess the following qualifications:

• Must be able to possess and maintain a current FAA Class 2 flight physical and be able to pass an annual job skills evaluation per AFI requirements
• Must be familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals
• Must be able to work duty days more than eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands
• Must have working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications
• Will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license

BENEFITS

• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

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 to 40 pounds may be required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum.

This position will require some travel.

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 people so classified.

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.

SCC: JOM68; A3UTTR

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law. If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact Recruiting and Staffing at [phone].