(AFG-KANDAHAR) Airfield Operations Spec

Job Summary

The Airfield Operations Specialist performs operational and administrative duties as the designated representative of the Airfield Operations Supervisor.

Principal Accountabilities

• Regularly monitor and inspect operational condition of runways, taxiways, navigational and meteorological aids


• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance Manager to ensure all facilities of airfield remain in operational conditions


• Determine operational restrictions or hazards to flight and communication facility and advise airfield management; ensure implementation of Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program


• Identify flight safety issues including violations of airfield clearing criteria and hazards to arriving, departing, and parked aircraft; assess damage to airfield property; and monitor necessary actions to repair and reopen airfield facilities


• Coordinate with military, federal, international, and local agencies concerning flight planning, training route utilization, flight movement messages, search/ rescue operations, and base contingency/operational plans


• Advise military and civilian agencies on closure of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons/spots, airfield repairs/construction, and availability of airfield lighting/navigational aid systems


• Coordinate with airfield management regarding emergency situations on airfield


• Coordinate with base agencies to ensure proper support to all base, transient VIP aircraft, passengers, and crews


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives pertaining to airfield planning and design criteria, aircraft operations, and airfield management


• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures


• Skill in analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Experience & Education

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in airfield or related positions


• Prefer at least two (2) years as an Airfield Operations Specialist


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Must have ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance at proper level

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Nov 30, 2015, 3:32:41 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1504619

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