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How much do contractual combat controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual combat controller in the United States is $119,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Combat Controller vs Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)?

AspectContractual Combat ControllerTactical Air Control Party (TACP)
CertificationsMilitary Combat Control School, FAA certificationsMilitary TACP training, FAA certifications
Work EnvironmentMilitary operations, combat zones, contracted rolesMilitary field operations, joint tactical environments
Employer & IndustryPrivate military contractors, military unitsMilitary services, joint operations

Contractual Combat Controllers and TACP personnel both require specialized military training and certifications. While Combat Controllers often work in contracted roles supporting military operations, TACP members are active-duty military personnel coordinating air support in combat zones. The key difference lies in employment status and specific operational focus, but both roles share similar skills and environments.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Combat Controller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,497 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Collective Staff Trainer (MET) (MEL4)

General Dynamics Information Technology

Fort Carson, CO • On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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REQ#: RQ217781Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Collective Staff Trainer

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Collective Staff Trainer for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

As a Collective Staff Trainer, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Mission Command Training Center, Fort Hood, TX. You will play a crucial role as a Training Specialist Advisor. You will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on a Collective Staff Trainer joining our team to act as a recognized technical expert in the base labor category description and functions as the highest-level individual contributor in at least one warfighting function (WfF).

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

Lead, manage, and support by developing, organizing, and conducting training and educational programs for customer personnel.

Apply best practices in staff training, meet industry requirements, and provide technical and training solutions tailored to Army mission command training.

Collaborate with: Plans, coordinate, and execute unit collective training at echelons ranging from Battalion to Corps. Assists unit leadership in planning collective training that will meet their training objectives; identifies any gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and works with the management team to ensure they are filled before execution of training.

Drive: Gathers observations based on unit actions during the training event and provides input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs). Maintains a comprehensive repository of relevant TTPs.

Utilize: Apply a high level of technical and industry experience in your specialized skill set or warfighting function. Regularly update knowledge on training methodology and technology trends. Serve as a mentor or observer/trainer as required to support team and trainee development.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required

Experience: 10+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:

o Advanced knowledge and ability to train individuals in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and command post operations.

o Experience in operations, planning, and training requirements at a battalion and higher level (Division or Corps) and have a background in training management.

o Thorough understanding of Sustainment and C2 and their inter-dependencies with the other warfighting functions.

o Successfully served as a former battalion S3, XO, or SPO in a Sustainment unit.

Preferred Skills:

o Serve in any of the following positions: Sustainment Battalion Commander; Combat Training Center (CTC) Observer/Controller; Small Group Instructor; SAMS or lead planner; Primary or deputy general staff officer.

o Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to correspond and communicate with senior military leaders.

o OIF/OND/OEF experience.

o Working knowledge of scenario development

Security Clearance: SECRET clearance required to start

Location: On Customer Site

Role Requirements: Able to travel up to 10% of the time, or deploy to a field location as required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: 401K with company match, this is a Part-Time role

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification
Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $105,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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