Airfield Operation Specialist

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Job Summary:

The Airfield Operation Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the airfield to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment for both local and transient flying.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect all areas of the airfield including but not limited to pavements, markings, signs, lighting, obstructions, Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH), fencing, habitat management, construction areas, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and airfield fueling activities by required regulations.
• Individuals must be able to operate a vehicle on an airfield and communicate with the air traffic control tower. Must be able to effectively coordinate closures with little to no disturbance to flying operations.
• Coordinate construction activities on the airfield and prioritize discrepancies for maintenance repairs.
• Respond to in-flight and ground emergencies on the airfield.
• Familiar with base operations: maintaining events logs, flight schedules/logs, use of crash phone and emergency notifications, updating airfield status boards and airfield discrepancy logs.
• Familiar with airfield driving program and requirements with the ability to effectively train new airfield drivers.
• Conducts inspections of runways, taxiways, aprons for discrepancies, foreign object debris, runway safety/clear zone violations, runway incursions, flightline driving program compliance, runway surface conditions, security, bird/wildlife hazards, construction activities, pavement conditions, and other items that pose a significant adverse effect to safe aircraft operations.
• Provides direct support to units and other military and civilian aircrews, during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities.
• Provides aircrews with information and assistance, necessary for planning and conducting safe flight operations.
• Experience processing flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights.
• Compiles data and conducts analysis to facilitate and continually improve airfield operations, to include information and management channels, programs, and devices.
• Coordinates with community activities and tenant units to resolve conflicts or issues that surface.
• Participates in the scheduling of airfield activities with tenant and transient unit commands, requiring use of the airfield.
• Issue notice to airmen via the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notam manager system.
• Must be able to multitask in high-stress situations.
• Coordinate all aircraft activities with relevant departments to ensure continuous operations.
• Familiar with wildlife control devices such as bash cannons.
• Enforce a FOD free airfield.
• Work hand-in-hand with other departments, agencies, foreign governments, and foreign nationals often to complete work.
• Coordinate day-to-day airfield activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Civilian, DOD, or military experience inspecting an airfield and working base operations/flight dispatching.
• Preferred USAF Airfield Management 5, 7, or 9 level qualified.
• Ability to obtain an airfield driver's permit, and normal color vision.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
• Three (3) years of airfield operations experience inspecting airfields and working base operations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of FAA, UFC, and ICAO regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of airfield operations experience inspecting airfields and working base operations
• AA/AS degree in aviation.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Physical requirements may include lifting to 35 lbs., team lifting 50 lbs., climbing, extended sitting and standing, stooping, stretching, or bending.
• Ability and willingness to work in an austere environment.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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