Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller Airspace Manager Analyst

R&K Enterprise Solutions is hiring an experienced Air Traffic Controller (Airspace Manager Analyst) to support Exercise GREEN FLAG at Fort Irwin, CA. Active Secret clearance required.

Location: Fort Irwin, CA

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000.00

Relocation Assistance Available

Pay: $79,000 $90,000 per year

Clearance: Active Secret clearance and SAP eligible

Referral bonus: $2,000.00

Anticipated start: upon approval

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
• 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.

Title: Airspace Manager (ASM) Analyst (Air Traffic Controller)

Location: Fort Irwin, CA

Work Schedule: Dayshift weekday hours when not in rotation/exercises, hours during rotation/exercises include extended shift, weekends and holidays

Duration: Permanent/Full-Time

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Start Date: Upon Approval

Salary range is $79,000 to $90,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000.00

Referral Bonus: $2,000.00

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:

• 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

Experience:

• STARS Radar System experience required

$10,000.00 sign-on bonus is available in accordance with company policy

R&K Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.