Senior Tactical Command and Control Operator

About the role

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training mission objectives on the UTTR (Utah Test and Training Range) using applicable systems for each mission
• Set up, operate, and monitor communications networks, LINK terminals, and radar displays to ensure mission success
• Provide positive control of assets during assigned missions, ensuring safety and training objectives are met
• Maintain detailed understanding of current USAF systems, capabilities and doctrines in the air-to-air, air refueling and air-to-ground missions, following all applicable Air Force instructions
• Interface directly with the UTTR supervisor and customer to ensure training objectives are met with the scheduled systems
• Provide interface directly with project director and customer to ensure test objectives are met with the scheduled systems and flights
• Aid with scheduling and administrative requirements
• Obey and relay all safety directives and instructions issued by UTTR Air Traffic Controllers
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control
• Eight (8) to 12 years of experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics
• Familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment
• Must be able to possess and maintain a current FAA Class 2 flight physical and be able to pass an annual job skills evaluation per AFI requirements
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals
• Must be able to work duty days more than eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands
• Must have working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications
• Will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Working conditions

Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting to 40 pounds may be required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum. This position will require some travel.