Flight Operations​/Aviation Technician Security Clearance

Position Type:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location:

U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), southwest of Salt Lake City Utah, SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense.

The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG).

At DPG, SA-TECH is looking to hire a Flight Operations/Aviation Technician onto our team to support program efforts and contribute to success at this major DoD Test Facility.

• Provide support for air traffic control operations.
• Track and monitor flight plans, meteorology, navigation, flight line safety, and other information pertinent to airfield support.
• Experienced in emergency services coordination for lost aircraft or aircraft in distress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work is mostly performed indoors and outdoors under changing weather conditions and you may be exposed to the elements.

• Must be familiar with safety processes, procedures and concerns in relation to working on active and busy flight lines.
• May be required to lift and handle heavy items (50 lbs.).
• Stand/walk, climb, stoop, bend and push and pull for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized training in air traffic control operations.
• Knowledge of flight plans, meteorology, navigation, flight line safety, and other information pertinent to airfield support.
• Experienced in emergency services coordination for lost aircraft or aircraft in distress.
• A commitment to maintaining a productive and collaborative working environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and a Criminal Background Investigation.

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement…