Amentum is seeking a Air Controller for the Space Force Range Contract  

Typical Duties

• Controls Western Range (WR) airspace and air assets in support of daily tasking, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical tests
• Interfaces with Test Conductors and range instrumentation such as telemetry or metric radars, interfaces with Air Force and other government representatives, and provides assistance in resolving conflicts between support elements and range resources while conducting pre-launch operational testing
• Performs positive aircraft vectoring, air intercept control operations, and general airspace surveillance
• Supports WR launch operations in the AF-certified Duty Air Controller, Air Controller, and Surface-Air-Surveillance operator positions
• Other duties as assigned such as log keeping, scheduling range assets, and assisting with troubleshooting operational problems

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in Aviation Management 
• Minimum of three years of air controller experience and/or training
• Ability to control aircraft in a variety of tasks in support of Aerial Surveillance mission
• Experience using an automated Air Control and Surveillance System to control aircraft in an military environment
• Graduate of an USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager or USN Air Intercept Controllers Course or equivalent
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements
• Ability to solve geometric position problems
• Good verbal skills
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation

• The annual starting salary for this position is between $40.85 – $50.98 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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