Range Control Officer (RCO)
Location: Avon Park, Florida and surrounding areas
Shift: Day Shift
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Secret Clearance
Experience: Minimum 8+ years of military aviation operations experience
Description
At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.
If you thrive in high-impact environments, have a strong understanding of weapons systems and safety protocols, and want to contribute to mission success, we’d love to have you on board!
Altus Technology Solutions, LLC has an immediate opening for a Range Control Officer (RCO) to support a government customer in the Avon Park, FL area.
The Range Control Officer (RCO) will:
- Operate from the Control Tower. This critical position is responsible for the safe, compliant, and precise control of all flight and ground activities during range operations.
- The RCO shall enforce established procedures and delivery minimums, maintain operational integrity of air ground weapons-fire missions, and ensure the prevention of unsafe practices through strict supervision of all range operations and associated ground support.
- Serve as subject matter expert for matters involving Joint Terminal Attack Control, Joint Close Air Support, Joint Combat Search and Rescue, Joint Command and Control, and Joint Special Operations, Joint Readiness Exercises, multi-lateral exercises, and other military exercises as required.
- Plan conferences, conduct and coordinate airspace and range scheduling, oversee facility use requirements, manage logistics requirements, assist with mission planning, scenario development and site surveys. Monitor mission execution and resolve issues that impede progress and/or interfere with expected outcomes.
- Lead in matters pertaining to training exercises involving the Range Squadron Air/Ground Training complex to include monitoring and controlling safe range operations.
- Conduct/attend after action reviews and evaluates, coordinates, analyzes, monitors, and follows up on corrective recommendations
- Attend all United States Air Force-required training for each program and maintain current, qualified status in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions. Develop and maintain a continuity book for each program, and input, extract, analyze and present data reports from all relevant information systems and sources.
Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of DoD, DAF, DA, ACC, AFSOC, USASOC missions, organizations, organizational structures and their functional interrelationships, and the laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and procedures in order to perform mission planning and analysis and to serve as lead oversight agent of 598th Range Squadron (ACC) Air/Ground Training Complex training and exercises.
- Comprehensive knowledge of range and airspace scheduling and coordinating issues related to Military Operations Areas, Restricted Areas, and Ranges.
- Expert knowledge of pertinent range operations policies, directives, and products and applicable operational methods and processes. Ability to perform duties in a stressful environment.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing for conducting conferences, presenting briefings, preparing correspondence, and writing findings and reports.
- Requires a technically proficient professional with broad knowledge of USAF computer systems, capable of building and managing advanced Excel, Word, and PDF products, and demonstrating strong mission-focused skill in interpreting maps, terrain, and geographic data to support operational planning.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and patience in order to present sensitive recommendations to affected elements or higher authorities, MAJCOMs, and other Federal agencies.
- Some duties will require several hours in remote areas in field conditions
- Must be able to travel frequently.
- Must be able to climb six flights of stairs.
Education/Experience Required:
- High School diploma or GED
- Military experience in one of the following, rated aircrew, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Air Battle Manager (ABM), Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC) or Air Traffic Controller (ATC).
- Military or civilian experience in the management, supervision or control of air operations on a conventional or tactical military range.
Security Requirements:
- Valid State Drivers License
- U.S. Citizen
- Current U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level or higher (Clearance must be maintained throughout employment)
About Altus
Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission-critical challenges.
Learn more at www.Altusts.com.
Pay and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance
Education assistance for professional growth
Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities
Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].
Protecting Your Information
We never request payment or personal banking details during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious emails, contact us at [email protected] immediately.
Join Us!
Are you ready to help ensure safe and effective range operations in a mission-driven environment? Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 8 years of military aviation operations experience
- Military experience as rated aircrew, JTAC, ABM, ETAC, or ATC
- Military or civilian experience managing, supervising, or controlling air operations on a conventional or tactical military range
- Expert knowledge of DoD, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army, ACC, AFSOC, and USASOC missions and procedures
- Knowledge of range and airspace scheduling involving Military Operations Areas, Restricted Areas, and ranges
- Knowledge of range operations policies, directives, products, methods, and processes
- Ability to conduct conferences, briefings, correspondence, findings, and reports
- Proficiency with USAF computer systems and advanced Excel, Word, and PDF products
- Ability to interpret maps, terrain, and geographic data for operational planning
- Valid state driver's license
- U.S. citizenship
- Current U.S. DoD Secret-level security clearance or higher, maintained throughout employment
- Ability to work in remote field conditions, travel frequently, and climb six flights of stairs
What We Do
Altus Technology Solutions is an ISO 9001:2015-certified information technology and engineering consulting and services firm serving commercial and government clients. Founded in 2004, it delivers performance-based services and solutions, including engineering, information-technology consulting, technology and managed solutions, and range operations and maintenance. Its mission is to translate customer requirements into cost-efficient, high-quality solutions through expert, service-driven delivery and industry best practices.
