Range Control Officer

Altus Technology Solutions • Avon Park, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Altus Technology Solutions, LLC is hiring a Range Control Officer (RCO) to support a government customer in the Avon Park, Florida area. The RCO operates from the Control Tower and is responsible for the safe, compliant, and precise control of flight and ground activities during range operations. The role enforces established procedures and delivery minimums, preserves the operational integrity of air-ground weapons-fire missions, and prevents unsafe practices through supervision of range operations and associated ground support.

The RCO serves as a subject matter expert for Joint Terminal Attack Control, Joint Close Air Support, Joint Combat Search and Rescue, Joint Command and Control, Joint Special Operations, Joint Readiness Exercises, multilateral exercises, and other military exercises. The position plans conferences; coordinates airspace and range scheduling; oversees facility-use and logistics requirements; and assists with mission planning, scenario development, and site surveys. The RCO monitors mission execution, resolves issues affecting progress or outcomes, and leads training exercises involving the Range Squadron Air/Ground Training Complex, including monitoring and controlling safe range operations.

The RCO attends and conducts after-action reviews, evaluates and follows up on corrective recommendations, completes required U.S. Air Force training, and maintains qualified status under applicable Air Force instructions. The role also develops and maintains a continuity book for each program and inputs, extracts, analyzes, and presents data reports from relevant information systems and sources.

Some duties require several hours in remote areas under field conditions, frequent travel, and the ability to climb six flights of stairs. The position requires a valid state driver's license, U.S. citizenship, and a current U.S. DoD Secret clearance or higher, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of military aviation operations experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Military experience as rated aircrew, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), an Air Battle Manager (ABM), an Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC), or an Air Traffic Controller (ATC).
• Military or civilian experience managing, supervising, or controlling air operations on a conventional or tactical military range.
• Expert knowledge of DoD, DAF, DA, ACC, AFSOC, and USASOC missions, organizations, organizational structures, functional interrelationships, and relevant laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of range and airspace scheduling and coordination issues related to Military Operations Areas, Restricted Areas, and ranges.
• Expert knowledge of relevant range operations policies, directives, products, operational methods, and processes.
• Ability to perform duties in a stressful environment.
• Oral and written communication skills for conducting conferences, presenting briefings, preparing correspondence, and writing findings and reports.
• Technical proficiency with USAF computer systems and the ability to create and manage advanced Excel, Word, and PDF products.
• Ability to interpret maps, terrain, and geographic data for operational planning.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and patience when presenting sensitive recommendations to affected elements, higher authorities, MAJCOMs, and other federal agencies.
• Ability to travel frequently and work for several hours in remote areas under field conditions.
• Ability to climb six flights of stairs.
• Valid state driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher, maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate from the Control Tower and control flight and ground activities during range operations.
• Enforce established procedures and delivery minimums, maintain the integrity of air-ground weapons-fire missions, and supervise range operations and ground support to prevent unsafe practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for JTAC, Joint Close Air Support, Joint Combat Search and Rescue, Joint Command and Control, Joint Special Operations, readiness exercises, multilateral exercises, and other military exercises.
• Plan conferences and conduct and coordinate airspace and range scheduling.
• Oversee facility-use requirements and manage logistics requirements.
• Assist with mission planning, scenario development, and site surveys.
• Monitor mission execution and resolve issues that impede progress or interfere with expected outcomes.
• Lead training exercises involving the Range Squadron Air/Ground Training Complex, including monitoring and controlling safe range operations.
• Conduct or attend after-action reviews; evaluate, coordinate, analyze, monitor, and follow up on corrective recommendations.
• Attend required U.S. Air Force training for each program and maintain qualified status in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions.
• Develop and maintain a continuity book for each program.
• Input, extract, analyze, and present data reports from relevant information systems and sources.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Education assistance for professional growth
• Flexible paid leave
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED