Air Controller - 3482
RGNext - Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for! This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and is not eligible for telecommuting.
Responsibilities
- Control Western Range (WR) airspace and air assets in support of space launch operations, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical operations.
- Support WR space launch and aeronautical operations in United States Space Force (USSF) certified Duty Air Controller (DAC), Air Controller (AC), and Surface Area Surveillance Controller (SASC) positions.
- Control and monitor scheduled range activities utilizing WR instrumentation in the contractor certified Instrumentation Controller (IC) position.
- Control and coordinate WR airspace and air assets in support of launch operations, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical operations.
- Control aircraft and provide acquisition to supporting instrumentation (radar and telemetry) during aeronautical operations.
- Conduct local area surveillance and control of aircraft sea vessels during launch operations.
- Ensure operations and surveillance activities are accomplished safely, and hazard and caution areas are clear during launches.
- Interface with test conductors and range instrumentation such as telemetry or metric radars.
- Interface with USSF and other government representatives and provide assistance in resolving conflicts between support elements and range resources while conducting pre-launch operational testing.
- Determine and issue boundary, traffic and safety advisories to range users to preserve safety-of-flight and assist aircraft to remain within special use airspace.
- Adhere to USSF, Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, directives, inter-agency agreements, policies, and procedures.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and graduate of an appropriate civil or military air traffic control school or military air intercept/weapons controller school.
- Minimum of two (2) years air controller experience and/or training.
- Experience controlling aircraft in a variety of tasks in support of Aerial Surveillance missions.
- Knowledge and understanding of procedures related to airspace structures, and the relationship and coordination required between components of the air traffic system.
Nice-to-haves
- Two (2) years of experience in military (range) operations preferred.
- Graduate of an USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager or USN Air Intercept Controllers Course or equivalent preferred.
- Experience using an automated Air Traffic Control and Surveillance Systems to control aircraft in a military environment preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay
- Retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one
- Flexible scheduling
- Access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities
- Quality work/life balance
- Diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment
