Air Controller
About The Position
Amentum is seeking an Air Controller for the Space Force Range Contract. This role involves controlling Western Range (WR) airspace and air assets to support daily tasking, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical tests. The Air Controller will interface with Test Conductors, range instrumentation, and government representatives, providing assistance in resolving conflicts and conducting pre-launch operational testing. Responsibilities include positive aircraft vectoring, air intercept control operations, general airspace surveillance, and supporting WR launch operations in various certified positions. Additional duties may include log keeping, scheduling range assets, and troubleshooting operational problems.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience 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 to control aircraft in a military environment
- Graduate of an USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager or USN Air Intercept Controllers Course or equivalent
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements
- Ability to solve geometric position problems
- Good verbal skills
- Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Controls Western Range (WR) airspace and air assets in support of daily tasking, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical tests
- Interfaces with Test Conductors and range instrumentation such as telemetry or metric radars, interfaces with Air Force and other government representatives, and provides assistance in resolving conflicts between support elements and range resources while conducting pre-launch operational 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
- Log keeping, scheduling range assets, and assisting with troubleshooting operational problems
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
