(AFG-KANDAHAR) Aircraft Marshaller

Job Summary

The Aircraft Marshaller guides the movement of an aircraft prior to departure or upon arrival by utilizing a motorized vehicle, electronic communications, standard hand signals, and related actions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure aircraft taxiway and runway areas are clear of other vehicles and pedestrian traffic


• Direct pilots where to park aircraft on the apron


• Receive flight information from air traffic controllers and disseminate the same to airport users like airline operators, information personnel, and management collecting statistics on incoming and outgoing flights


• Complete regular Foreign Object Debris (FOD) inspections in conjunction with all duties


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of radio and telephone procedures for communicating with Air Operations and Air Traffic Control Tower


• Working knowledge of standard FAA/ICAO and military visual signaling (both fixed wing and rotary)


• Working knowledge of standard flight line processes and procedures


• Decisive, alert, level-headed, good communicator


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software


• Must master English assessment


• Current driver’s license

Experience & Education

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an aircraft marshaller


• Prefer former military airfield experience


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Formal education/training (either civilian or military) in airfield marshalling

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Work in close proximity to operating aircraft


• 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: Dec 29, 2015, 9:47:35 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1505013

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