Range Control Officer (RCO) Position

AHNTECH Inc. has an immediate opening for a Range Control Officer. The duty location is Melrose Bombing Range, 3771 Sundale Valley Road, Floyd, New Mexico 88118.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Range Control Officer (RCO)

SUMMARY: To insure safety on the Range. The RCO exercises authority over all range operations including the conduct of aircraft, vehicle, and ground personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIUES: The primary responsibility of the RCO is the control of the range operations in accordance with all applicable regulations, and to prevent or eliminate unsafe practices through close supervision of range operational missions and related ground support. RCOs shall be responsible for the control of all flight and ground operations whenever aircraft operations are being conducted. RCOs must be continually aware of the requirement for effective and efficient mission accomplishment within the confines of flying and ground safety and range capabilities. In addition, RCOs must use good judgment and common sense while controlling aircraft. Additionally, RCOs are the final authority during all range operations.

RCOs will assist in the decontamination of the range to include, but not limited to, picking up EOD cleared expended ordnance. RCOs shall also perform target construction, target replacement, roads and grounds maintenance, vegetation control, housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: RCOs must possess prior military experience in the tactical air delivery of air-to-ground ordnance and munitions. Or military/civilian experience in managing, supervising or controlling of air operations in a military or conventional/tactical range environment. Or military/civilian experience in managing, supervising or controlling air operations in a military airfield environment that includes tactical fighter operations. They must be able to read, write, and understand English and interpret USAF directives, instructions, and forms. RCOs must be able to operate UHF, VHF, CB, FM, LMR and telephonic two-way communications equipment. Also, RCOs must possess working knowledge of range scoring systems, range target systems, and emergency response actions. They must possess familiarity with the general classes/types of aircraft, ordnance expected to be employed at the range, and with the general classes/types of pattern deliveries that may be employed. In addition, RCOs must possess the ability to assimilate a wide array of information in a dynamic environment and respond with sound decisions and judgment, while adhering to established practices and procedures. Moreover, they must be able to obtain the appropriate security clearance.

Physical requirements include: vision correctable to 20/20 and the ability to distinguish primary colors; must have good depth perception; must have full use of hands, arms, and legs; possess normal hearing and a clear English-speaking voice; must be able to climb steps equal to a height of 120 feet in a reasonable time; required to lift dead weights up to 60 pounds and able to maintain civilian and government driver’s license(s).

Send completed AHNTECH application form available at www.ahntech.com to tmahan@ahntech.com ASAP. For additional information call Tony Mahan at (575) 784-6659.