Range Operations Officer (R6193)

About the role

Responsibilities

• Open, inspect, configure, and close the range for scheduled test activity; maintain daily readiness, operating, and closeout logs.
• ·Verify that required NOTAMs, airport coordination, site access, weather information, safety equipment, emergency contacts, exclusion-zone controls, and operational signage are in place before testing.
• Coordinate routine daily requirements with Airport Operations, the Flight Test Director, Maintenance, Engineering, FTI, Security, suppliers, contractors, and visitors.
• Maintain the NOTAM tracker, verify active NOTAM status, retain NOTAM records, and alert the Range Operations Manager of upcoming, missing, conflicting, or expired NOTAMs.
• Monitor and maintain readiness of range vehicles, fuel , POL, consumables, towing/recovery equipment, radios, and assigned ground-support equipment; identify shortfalls and coordinate replenishment or repair before they affect planned operations.
• Coordinate fuel deliveries, vehicle servicing, range-equipment rentals, operational vendors, and contractor support required for scheduled flight-test activity; maintain status of orders, deliveries, and open operational issues.
• Conduct routine inspections of the test areas/facilities, hangar, access roads, fencing, gates, signage, lighting, storage areas, utilities, GSE, and operational support equipment; document discrepancies and track corrective actions.
• Support test-day briefs by confirming range status, weather, personnel access, emergency readiness, communications, and changes affecting the planned operation.
• Maintain range maps, emergency contact lists, site layouts, equipment inventories, supplier lists, service records, inspection records, and controlled operational templates.
• Serve as Range Safety Officer (RSO) under delegated authority from the Range Operations Manager when required.
• ·upport emergency-response readiness through equipment checks, contact-list verification, responder access coordination, and maintenance of recovery/spill-response resources.
• During an event, support the Range Operations Manager, Flight Test Director, and responding agencies with access control, personnel accountability, event logging, documentation, and resource coordination.
• Identify recurring operational issues and recommend practical improvements to site readiness, facilities, inventory levels, procedures, vendor support, and test-day efficiency.
• Daily range-operations positions commonly include readiness inspections, safety/access control, operational documentation, equipment issue and tracking, weather communication, range opening/closing, and emergency-response support; aviation operations Officers similarly coordinate the services, resources, documentation, and external stakeholders needed for safe operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in aviation operations, airport operations, flight test, UAS operations, military range operations, maintenance operations, logistics, or a comparable high-tempo technical environment.
• Working knowledge of aviation safety, airfield operations, weather, NOTAM coordination, aircraft ground operations, hazardous-material awareness, and operational documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing test-day requirements, communicate clearly by radio and phone, and maintain disciplined records.
• Comfortable working outdoors around aircraft, fuel, GSE, high-noise operations, contractors, and changing weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate site vehicles, trailers, and approved GSE after training.
• Ability to obtain airport access credentials and pass applicable background/security requirements.
• Willingness to support nonstandard hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and time-sensitive test operations.
• Experience supporting flight-test, UAS, VTOL, military, aerospace, or airport operations.
• Familiarity with FAA NOTAM processes, airport operating procedures, and airside vehicle/access controls.
• Experience with fuel and hazardous-material handling, spill-response readiness, inventory control, vendor management, and contractor coordination.
• Current or prior training in OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER awareness, first aid/CPR/AED, fire-extinguisher use, incident command system, or airfield-driver safety.
• Experience with Excel-based trackers, asset/inventory systems, maintenance/work-order tools, document control, and operational readiness checklists.