Air Controller - Space Force Range Contract

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Air Controller for the Space Force Range Contract. The role controls airspace and air assets in support of daily tasking, pre-launch tests and aeronautical tests, and supports launch operations in the AF-certified Duty Air Controller, Air Controller and Surface-Air-Surveillance operator positions.

Key responsibilities

• Control Western Range airspace and air assets for daily tasking, pre-launch tests and aeronautical tests
• Interface with test conductors and range instrumentation such as telemetry or metric radars, and with Air Force and other government representatives
• Help resolve conflicts between support elements and range resources during pre-launch operational testing
• Perform aircraft vectoring, air intercept control operations and general airspace surveillance
• Support launch operations in the AF-certified positions
• Other duties as assigned, including log keeping, scheduling range assets and helping troubleshoot operational problems

Required profile

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent education and experience in Aviation Management
• At least three years of air controller experience and/or training
• Ability to control aircraft in a variety of tasks supporting an aerial surveillance mission
• Graduate of a USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager or USN Air Intercept Controllers course, or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required
• Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends for project requirements

Required skills

• Experience using an automated Air Control and Surveillance System in a military environment
• Ability to solve geometric position problems
• Good verbal skills and ability to turn requirements into action plans

What we offer

• Starting pay of $40.85 to $50.98 per hour, set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and paid holidays