Range Control Officer

Cayuse Holdings•Fallon, NV

15h•$47 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the central safety contact point for real-time Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) target range air and ground users by enforcing regulations and procedures. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe execution of training events, de-conflicting operations, coordinating with military and other agencies, and maintaining accurate records of range usage. The Range Control Officer (RCO) acts as the operational/Safety Representative for the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWDC) Range Office, providing direct reports of any range events that could impact safety or security. The RCO is also responsible for generating incident reports, monitoring air and ground activity for unsafe conditions, and coordinating emergency responses. Additionally, the RCO functions as a job training instructor for new personnel and conducts recurring training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Documented experience in either a military or civilian environment in Air Traffic Control (ATC) with radar supervisory experience in a TRACON or CATCC facility, or an Operations Specialist with Air Intercept Controller (OS/AIC) or a qualified tactical aircrew member or C2 platform aircraft
Familiarity with Airspace Management/Control
A thorough knowledge of FRTC special use airspace/restricted areas, FAA/Department of the Navy Memorandums of Agreement, and a working knowledge in interpreting guidance and directives from higher authority, selecting applicable portions and adapting for local use.
A thorough familiarity with NAVSTKAIRWARCENTINST 3700 series, ground firing weapons procedures, specifically approved ordnance, delivery profiles, target sets, and check-in and check-out procedures.
Proficient in use of military or FAA radar systems, two-way radio communications, a working knowledge of standard NATO code words, and familiarity with radio traffic common to military aviation.
May be required to organize and conduct tours for agencies and users to reinforce policies/procedures for safe conduct of operations.
Demonstrate proficiency in English both written and oral communications on a routine basis.
Complete RCO operations training package within six months of employment assignment
US Citizen
Obtain and maintain the appropriate level of clearance

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree desired

Responsibilities

Serve as the central safety contact point for real-time FRTC target range air and ground users by enforcing NAVSTKAIRWARCENTINST 3752.1x (Range User’s Manual), all NAWDC Range Office Procedure Memorandums, all applicable Fallon Tactical Training Range (FTTR) Plans, and Work Instructions (WI).
Provide direct and immediate verbal reports (followed by written documentation) of any ordinary range events in violation of the FRTC User’s Manual which could have a potential impact on public/range user’s safety/security.
Generate a written incident report listing date, time, personnel, location, range scheduling information, and a description of the circumstances surrounding the incident within the same day or next workday of the occurrence.
Safely de-conflict the execution of live fire and non-live fire air and ground training events within the FRTC bombing ranges while maintaining the integrity of the associated restricted airspace.
Directly coordinate with military and other agencies in support of aviation and ground operations within the FRTC that may impact scheduled operations.
Review and coordinate with NAWDC Range Schedules and individual squadron schedules to accurately reflect usage of the daily range schedule in the Data Collection and Scheduling Tool.
Responsible for accurate collection of daily bombing range usage data.
Serve as Emergency Response Coordinator, acting as a communication conduit between units operating within the range complex and emergency response agencies.
Coordinate as necessary with scheduled users to identify and resolve same-day scheduling and scheduling conflicts.
Maintain an assigned/scheduled watch station at the Range Operations Center, responsible for maintaining a watch log, recording all significant events, logging all ground users accessing the bombing ranges, and recording all ground munitions expenditures.
Perform air and ground safety monitoring tasks for all NAWDC bombing ranges, maintaining positive control of all ground users, separating and de-conflicting ground access while assuring maximum safety.
Utilize radar, air and ground communications, and surveillance video systems to monitor all air and ground activity for potential unsafe conditions.
Declare a bombing range “red” when any unsafe condition is detected and notify all air and ground personnel of the imminent hazard or unsafe condition.
Utilize the Public Address Warning System (PAWS) to alert ground personnel and provide directives for range evacuations.
Execute the ROC and Ground Access Schedule and coordinate real-time scheduling from the Daily Range Schedule.
Resolve anticipated air and/or ground safety conflicts, participant discrepancies, and operational questions regarding mission support.
Ensure all activities conducted within FRTC bombing ranges are in accordance with NAVSTKAIRWARCENTINST 3700 series (Range User’s Manual), NAWDC Range Office Procedure Memorandums, FTTR Plans, ROI’s, SOP’s, and WI’s.
Use discretion in determining intent, and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidelines only when such action does not jeopardize the safety of personnel or property to carry out the training objectives.
Use sound judgment, technical expertise, and initiative in providing sound decisions needed in resolving complex deconfliction issues.
Generate formal written Incident Reports for violations in compliance with current NAWDC Range Office ROC Procedure Memorandum and notify Range Office of dangerous/hazardous occurrences to the NAWDC Assistant Range Officer and TACTS/ROC Manager.
Coordinate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) to clear aircraft into restricted airspace and the bombing ranges.
Provide advisory traffic call information to aircraft operating on range control frequencies.
Maintain a continuous situational awareness of all FRTC air traffic.
Receive check-in/check-out reports from all bombing range users.
Verify ordnance to be delivered is authorized for specific target(s) and range(s).
Ensure the range(s) have been cleared and a Range Safety Officer (RSO) has been identified prior to authorizing ordnance delivery or laser operations.
Comply with the current NAWDC Range Office ROC Procedure Memorandum for incident reporting when a significant safety hazard or safety incident occurs within the FRTC bombing range boundaries.
Coordinate and facilitate any emergency response occurring within the FRTC bombing range boundaries.
Function as the job training instructor for all newly hired personnel until qualified.
Conduct periodic RCO recurring training for procedures, actions, and knowledge base concerning the FRTC bombing ranges and related airspace.