Range Training Officer - Range Training Officer (In-Person)
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 61 - 90 days
- Locations
- 1 location in South Dakota
- Job locations
- South Dakota
- Career field
- Military Specific
- Nearest installation
- Ellsworth AFB
About the program
Summary Description: Opportunity to learn and receive training from an experienced team that provides Operations and Maintenance for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) at Shaw AFB. The chosen candidate will spend up to 16 weeks (flying schedule dependent) learning to perform Range Training Officer (RTO) duties and will be eligible for certification from the local Range Operating Authority (ROA) at the conclusion of the program.
Jobs this program prepares you for
A Range Training Officer (RTO) is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing training exercises on ranges (and/or designated military airspace), ensuring safety, and managing range resources. Other duties may include managing the airspace, scheduling training events, facilitating logistics, coordinating live-virtual-constructive (LVC)-related inputs, monitoring mission execution, and participating in aircrew debriefs to ensure training objectives are met.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Candidates must meet AFMAN 13-212 (Range Planning and Operations) requirements in order to qualify. Per the AFMAN, "as a minimum, Range Training Officers must possess "rated mission expertise" in the activity being performed or have Air Battle Manager/Weapons Director experience."
Locations & contacts
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- Rapid City, SD 57706Near Ellsworth AFBBrian Fulmerbfulmer@bsetak.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
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