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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for air intercept controller in the United States is $28.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an air intercept controller?

An Air Intercept Controller (AIC) is responsible for guiding military aircraft during tactical operations, including air-to-air intercepts and engagements. They use radar and communication systems to provide real-time information, ensuring pilots have situational awareness and positioning advantages. AICs work closely with fighter pilots, surveillance teams, and command centers to coordinate missions effectively. Their role is critical for air defense, combat operations, and training exercises.

What does an air intercept controller do?

On a typical day, Air Intercept Controllers are responsible for monitoring radar displays, coordinating with pilots and other command personnel, and providing precise instructions to guide aircraft during interception missions or training exercises. The role often requires rapid decision-making, constant communication with both air and ground units, and the ability to quickly adapt to evolving airspace situations. Teamwork is key, as you’ll closely collaborate with other controllers, intelligence personnel, and aircrew to ensure mission objectives are safely and efficiently achieved. This dynamic environment allows you to regularly refine technical skills while contributing to national defense and airspace security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an air intercept controller?

To thrive as an Air Intercept Controller, you need a solid understanding of radar operations, air defense tactics, and usually must complete specialized military training or certification. Familiarity with command and control (C2) systems, secure communications equipment, and real-time tracking software is essential. Strong decision-making skills, situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are highly valued in this role. These competencies are critical for directing aircraft during live intercept missions, ensuring mission success, and maintaining operational safety.

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Infographic showing various Air Intercept Controller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,144 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Mission OPS/Controller II

JT4, LLC

North Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Profile
JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the US Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems and air crews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
The Mission Operations Controller II provides control, coordination, and direction to personnel operating system assets involved in mission activity. Work performance contributes to meeting program objectives, assessing program effectiveness, and analyzing a variety of unusual and conventional test related problems. The incumbent performs complex assignments with widely varying duties including the complete cycle of testing parameters as related to primary assignment, determining cause and effect relationships, reaching conclusions, and recommending solutions. He/she performs with the ability to conduct a variety of tests under stressful conditions, in a constantly changing test environment. Principal functions and duties include:
  • Setup, configure, operate, monitor, and maintain communication equipment, computer terminals and video displays for processed data integrity.
  • Confirm cryptographic material is current, correct, loaded and ready for mission support.
  • Ability to rapidly isolate system malfunctions and restore the systems to operational status.
  • Adapt to nonstandard problem that may require extensive operator intervention and coordination with external agencies.
  • Implement and execute established policies and procedures, and apply subject matter expert knowledge to complete moderately complex assignments that vary in nature and sequence.
  • Understand and implement local procedures established through Letters of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, Flight Information Publications and/or other official publications.
  • Ability to apply local procedures established through Letters of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, Flight Information publications and/or official publications to enforce both restrictions and customer compliance.
  • Provide work direction to subordinate work unit personnel. Train new users on unique missions support equipment. Provide assistance with scheduling and administrative requirements.
  • Perform related work as required.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer matching
    • JT4 Will Match 50% up to an 8% Contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred experience with the following systems: Multi/single -channel radios, Intercoms, Have Quick II/Secure Voice radios, Digital Integrated Air Defense System, Battlespace Command and Control Center -- Air Force (AF), Link 16 Tactical Datalink Framework, Multi Source Correlation Tracker, Range Airspace Delay System, Passive Detection systems and Communications software suites (mIRC, Chat Surfer, etc.,).
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The incumbent should be a high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a military Air Intercept Control school or Air Weapons Control school and have 4 years' experience controlling aircraft using close and tactical control. This position requires 6 years' experience with electronic systems, radars, communications/video systems, and knowledge of their operational characteristics. The incumbent must be thoroughly familiar with testing procedures and experienced in directing the use of test assets and personnel to fulfill mission goals in an ambitious testing environment. The incumbent must have good verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in the use of computer terminals. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. Working knowledge of word processing and integrated software applications is required. Incumbent is required to qualify for and maintain a government Top - Secret Security Clearance and must possess a valid, state issued driver's license.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their assigned job.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily sedentary in an office and operations center environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting up to 40 pounds is required. The incumbent must have good visual acuity and the ability to discern all colors of the spectrum. This position may require routine travel to remote Company work locations.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.
Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment

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JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Las Vegas, NV, US

Year founded

2001

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