Range Control Officer

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-Tech) supports munitions delivery training for Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps air and ground crews through USAF Air Combat Command’s Primary Training Ranges (PTR). We deliver OM&S services to PTR bombing and gunnery (B&G) ranges and electronic warfare (EW) ranges, supporting remote threat emitters, mission data processing, range communications, weapons impact and electronic combat scoring. We are currently looking to hire a full-time Range Control Officer (RCO) for the Saylor Creek Bombing Range near Bruneau, ID. The RCO’s primary duty is to control aircraft and ground personnel on a USAF bombing and gunnery range and ensure safe completion of weapons delivery missions. The RCO typical duties include (others may be added): Responsible for range operations and safety - IAW USAF Directives. Issue instructions that ensure a safe environment where disparate on-going operational and maintenance activities can occur simultaneously. Coordinate range user activity. Maintain a close watch over air and ground activity and is always on the look out to prevent intrusion of unknown aircraft and/or ground personnel. Perform facility and equipment checklists, report outages, maintain logs and collect data. Obtain and disseminate schedules and other information in a timely manner that allows for safe and efficient range operations. Brief visitors and on-coming crews at shift change and other times as needed. Develop, implement, or revise working documents such as range opening and closing checklists, events log etc., in compliance with management approval, applicable regulations, and operations plans. Submit official recommendations for changes if needed as per regulation or program policy at the outset when changes are required. Inspect strafe pits, all communications equipment involving RCO operations and the effective operation of the digital voice recorder. Verify all checklist items are ready for action and report equipment outages to the appropriate personnel and management. Document in detailed descriptive word picture without abbreviation, the movement of aircraft, ground personnel, emergencies, deliveries, equipment outages, accidents, visitors and their intentions and any unusual event in the Events log and the RCO log as appropriate. Must be able to quickly analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for safety and efficiency at any given point in time. Assist or supplement personnel performing target, vehicle or equipment maintenance, landscaping and housekeeping. Will be qualified as a Wild land Firefighter. Work is performed under minimum supervision or following specific procedures or detailed instructions. The working conditions will vary although the RCO performs the bulk of his/her duties from the control tower. Ability to perform long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting in an outdoor environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job demands will require physical dexterity and flexibility; must be physically able to sit, stand, kneel and climb. Overtime required at times to support operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must have experience in one of the following: Military experience in the tactical delivery of air-to-ground munitions.
Military or civilian experience in the management, supervision, or control of air operations on a conventional or tactical military range.
Military or civilian experience in the management, supervision, or control of air operations of a military airfield, including fighter or conventional bomber operations.
A working knowledge of range scoring systems, range target systems, and emergency response actions.
RCOs must be able to operate UHF, VHF, FM, LMR and telephonic two-way communications equipment.
Valid Driver’s License (required) and must have the ability to obtain a Class B license (required).
Must be able to be insured through Company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of your work employment (required).
Physical dexterity to bend/stoop, twist/turn, and kneel/crouch (required).
US Citizenship required and the ability to obtain, at minimum, an interim Secret security clearance within 120 days of hire and be granted and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass a consumer report and/or consumer investigation to include SSN, Driver Record and Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for range operations and safety - IAW USAF Directives.
Issue instructions that ensure a safe environment where disparate on-going operational and maintenance activities can occur simultaneously.
Coordinate range user activity.
Maintain a close watch over air and ground activity and is always on the look out to prevent intrusion of unknown aircraft and/or ground personnel.
Perform facility and equipment checklists, report outages, maintain logs and collect data.
Obtain and disseminate schedules and other information in a timely manner that allows for safe and efficient range operations.
Brief visitors and on-coming crews at shift change and other times as needed.
Develop, implement, or revise working documents such as range opening and closing checklists, events log etc., in compliance with management approval, applicable regulations, and operations plans. Submit official recommendations for changes if needed as per regulation or program policy at the outset when changes are required.
Inspect strafe pits, all communications equipment involving RCO operations and the effective operation of the digital voice recorder.
Verify all checklist items are ready for action and report equipment outages to the appropriate personnel and management.
Document in detailed descriptive word picture without abbreviation, the movement of aircraft, ground personnel, emergencies, deliveries, equipment outages, accidents, visitors and their intentions and any unusual event in the Events log and the RCO log as appropriate.
Must be able to quickly analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for safety and efficiency at any given point in time.
Assist or supplement personnel performing target, vehicle or equipment maintenance, landscaping and housekeeping.
Will be qualified as a Wild land Firefighter.