Air Traffic Controller Airspace Manager Analyst

About R&K Enterprise Solutions

R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission support, engineering and logistics, cybersecurity and intelligence, environmental and emergency management, exercise and training, and defense healthcare. We support U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers across complex, mission-critical environments.

Role Overview

R&K is seeking an Air Traffic Controller Airspace Manager Analyst to support Exercise GREEN FLAG at Fort Irwin, CA. GREEN FLAG provides realistic training for U.S. and coalition forces.

• Location: Fort Irwin, CA
• Job type: Permanent, full-time
• Work Schedule: Dayshift weekday hours when not in rotation/exercises; hours during rotation/exercises include extended shift, weekends and holidays
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance and SAP eligible
• Anticipated start: upon approval
• Sign-on Bonus: $20,000.00 (available in accordance with company policy)
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Referral bonus: $2,000.00

Duties

The successful candidate shall perform the following duties:

• Coordinate with Ft. Irwin Airspace Command and Control (Desert Radio) section to deconflict fixed wing assets with Army aviation assets and counter-fire missions.
• Process airspace plans from the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and also develop airspace plans, as required.
• Track active Restricted Operating Zones (ROZ) and also create Close Air Support (CAS) ROZs for Airspace Control Order inclusion.
• Facilitate low altitude requests from the TACPs to allow for CAS assets to fly under the coordinating altitude.
• Read and understand the Military Grid Reference System and Global Area Reference System.
• Utilize the Air Tasking Order and Master Air Attack Plan to track tasked missions and monitor missions.
• Control air traffic in R-2502 and the surrounds and act as a Control and Reporting Center as needed.
• Provide airspace familiarization briefings to Ft Irwin and Nellis personnel as required. Additionally, liaise with Ft Irwin ATC Facility, Ft Irwin G3 Aviation, DOD and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities to support flying operations.
• Update and maintain ASM (Sundance) Continuity Book as required.

Requirements

The candidate shall meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 26 weeks of air traffic control experience involving the active separation of air traffic after receipt of an ATC facility rating OR at least three (3) years of post-certification service as an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Air Battle Manager or a Control and Reporting Center (CRC).
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• STARS Radar System experience required