What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Operations Specialists position at Advanced Automation Corporation?
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled professional to coordinate and synchronize range operations in support of government rapid acquisition and prototype testing for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
We are seeking a skilled professional to coordinate and synchronize range operations in support of government rapid acquisition and prototype testing for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and control vendor access and activities on government-owned test ranges.
- Coordinate and plan to provide first response safety and medical support in case of an accident, possessing qualifications, experience, maturity, and crisis management savvy to safely defuse potentially hazardous situations.
- Provide support for safe and effective test and range operations, associated operations mission tasks by:
- Coordinating and executing flight and ground test events with all stakeholders.
- Serving as the first responder to incidents and accidents, including fire suppression, technical rescue surface/subsurface, and medical response.
- Serving as the individual responsible party for multiple groups of government and civilian stakeholders.
- Coordinating ground- and air-space use and deconfliction.
- Conducting the operation of air- and ground-vehicles in support of test operations.
- Certifying other DoD and non-DoD personnel as Range Safety Officers.
- Understanding foundational technical characteristics of systems being tested, including flight controls, aerodynamics, connectivity, power sources, etc.
- Excelling at mission execution without specific instructions.
- Responding positively to chaotic and dynamic situations.
- Possessing excellent social and organizational skills.
- Functioning effectively for extended periods in austere conditions.
- Reside within 200 miles from the range site (Fort Hunter Liggett, CA) and be willing to stay on location Monday through Friday on an alternating schedule.
- Certified Range Safety Officer.
- Minimum 2 years of military, expeditionary, medical, or test operations experience.
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent in a related field or has equivalent work experience.
- Certified EMT.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan - 401k
- Employer Paid Life Insurance (Basic)
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays Off
- AFLAC (Supplementary Insurance)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
