Air Traffic Control Specialist: LEAD

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Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

While working within a military tactical monitor and scheduling facility, provides work direction and operational oversight to technicians on duty
Schedules and monitors flight and ground activities within special use airspace and restricted ground areas as a non-rated technician
Interfaces with multi-governmental agencies and coordinates real time issues to provide successful mission outcomes
This position will require you to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts

• Interacts and communicates with various government and other Nevada Test and Training Range customers to meet their expectations

• Provide Range Monitoring facility oversight and subject matter expertise during the assigned shift

• Ensure compliance with the facility's opening, continuation, and closing requirements

• Coordinate equipment outages with the appropriate agencies
• Interacts and communicates with technicians in promoting a positive work environment
Motivates technicians to maintain a high standard of safety

• Monitors training capability and trainer interaction with trainee personnel
Guides trainers in providing a positive training environment
Report negative training goal accomplishments or repetitive, unfavorable training feedback to the facility lead or supervisor

• Monitor the technicians' use of the appropriate position work instructions, worksheets, forms, and checklists
Provides feedback to the facility lead or supervisor on observed or reported unfavorable personnel issues that affect team morale, hamper mission execution or compromise safety

• Monitors autonomous and tactical controlled aircraft activities within special use airspace, answering radio calls from entering and exiting aircraft, providing range status information, weather conditions and pertinent data on other aircraft operating in the vicinity using computerized tactical radar and air-to-ground communication systems

• Determines and issues boundary, traffic and safety advisories to range users to preserve safety-of-flight and assist aircraft to remain within scheduled airspace

• Documents the progress and flight activity of air operations from mission execution to completion using a computerized range scheduling system

• Coordinates, validates, and de-conflicts for the safe usage of various air and ground weapons

• Controls access and monitors movement of ground activities within restricted areas using computerized vehicle tracking and land mobile radio systems

• Validates authorized range user access and electronically documents ground activities with a computerized database

• Ensures ground area integrity and safety during air and ground weapon activities

• De-conflicts range activities aligning them by designated priority and time constraints, ensuring established safety and security parameters are maintained

• Oversees maintenance and implementation of various range schedules ensuring correct application of separation standards for simultaneous air-to-air, air-to-ground and ground-to-ground activities

• Uses established policies, procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of high complexity that vary in nature and sequence

• Receives, analyzes, deciphers and takes actions; notifying key personnel and distributes range incident information in a timely manner to various government agencies using a variety of electronic mediums

• Coordinates actions during Search, Rescue, and other emergency events, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information to military and governmental command authorities, and to local emergency response agencies for responsive decision making

• Configures, operates and monitors air-to-ground radios, landline communications networks, computer terminals, informational display equipment, and computerized tactical radar displays in the management of range operations and assurance of range safety integrity

• Troubleshoots and corrects computerized radio remote control and tactical radar display software and hardware failures to preserve system sustainability

• When assigned, monitors trainee capabilities and provides daily or weekly feedback, as directed, to the trainer

• Performs other related duties as directed by supervision
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to practically apply stringent operational safety and security guidelines, make timely decisions, and select courses of action under stressful conditions and emergencies

• Working knowledge of computerized electronic radar display systems, communications systems, and military aircraft operational characteristics

• Skilled in working cooperatively and effectively with team members to facilitate a harmonious and positive team-building work environment

• Must have excellent written communication skills and organizational skills

• In addition, function in a limited labor intense environment

• Position may require travel

• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance up to Secret and possess a current state driver's license

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited military or FAA Airfield Management/Flight Service school or program, 4 or more years of experience in air traffic control operations, and 2 years of experience in military (range) operations are required for this position
In addition, an Air Traffic Control Specialist Station, Lead must possess the following qualifications:
• Knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and FAA flight directives
• Detailed knowledge of procedures related to flight handling, routing, airspace structures, and the relationship and coordination required between flight service and other components of the air traffic system
• Extensive knowledge of ground and airborne support systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to practically apply stringent operational safety and security guidelines
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations, secure communication techniques, and an ability to function in a manpower-intense environment
• General knowledge of the performance characteristics of a wide variety of aircraft, particularly with respect to the effect of weather on the safe operation of that aircraft
• Good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum
• Ability to act decisively in emergency situations
• Skill to present essential information to pilots clearly, concisely, and quickly before or during flight
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines 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

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily sedentary, performed in a military facility environment under dim lighting and climate control conditions, sitting for extended periods of time, significant use of computer terminals, in a low light environment while reviewing documents, ability to discern all colors of the spectrum, able to communicate effectively using active listening and speaking skills
DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified
Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S
citizenship
Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment
SCC: JOM68; A2NTTR Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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