Air Controller - 3482 - Military Veterans

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.

Essential Functions :

• 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.

Required Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present essential information to pilots clearly, concisely, and quickly before or during flight.
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans.
• Ability to make educated decisions under pressure, and act decisively in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow approved directives, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Detail oriented.

Required Experience:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Flexibility to work non-duty hours, or on weekends, to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Benefits of Working at RGNext:

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.

The hourly rate for this role is determined by a Collective Bargaining Unit and ranges from $37.06 - $46.24/hr. RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.