Range Control Officer

The Range Control Officer (RCO) will operate from the Control Tower, responsible for the safe, compliant, and precise control of all flight and ground activities during range operations. The RCO will 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.

What You Will Do

The RCO will 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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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!

Requirements

• 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 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.

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