(AFG-KANDAHAR) Airfield Manager

Job Summary

The Airfield Manager is responsible for airfield operations functions and activities. Coordinates and oversees the day to day operations, maintenance, personnel, and services at assigned FOB (Forward Operating Base) ensuring quality to the customer.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Coordinate with aircraft crews, air traffic control and various base agencies that provide for safe operation of aircraft in the airfield environment and through national and international airspace


• Procure, maintain and produce information on safe operation of aircraft through the national and international airspace system


• Provide Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), local airfield and navigational status, weather information and flight following services


• Direct, assist and provide aircrews with information and services to accomplish operation activities relating to airfield management and flight planning


• Coordinate with other agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, transportation and transient aircraft maintenance


• Performs “Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration” (RSO&I;) functions for transiting aircraft and crews


• Performs and supervises airfield management activities and oversees equipment and material within assigned area of responsibility


• Plans and oversees the execution of any additional services requested by the client


• 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


• Knowledge of ICAO and/or United States federal and military air regulations, flight data and NOTAM systems preferred


• Familiar with navigational aids, basic aircraft design characteristics, fundamentals of meteorology, and principles of organization, purpose, operation, and management of airfield operational areas


• Able to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, making appropriate judgments, and evaluating options concerning airfield operations and maintenance


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Knowledge of US military operations and contracting support in a contingency environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications


• Advanced organizational skills, computer literacy, and demonstrated expertise of research methodologies


• Additional knowledge/skill requirements may be required by assignment or contract and will be listed separately

Experience & Education

• Minimum eight (8) years of commercial and/or military experience in supervising and managing Air Traffic Management activities with prior leadership/managerial experience


• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred


• Previous experience with runway construction and repair preferred


• Prefer sound civilian/military management background displaying ability to staff, organize, lead and manage a diverse work force


• Additional experience/education may be required by assignment or contract and will be listed separately

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• CONUS: Generally works in normal office environment, but may be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice, to austere environments, under harsh living conditions


• OCONUS: Some positions will be assigned to overseas locations where living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable, with long hours, exposure to weather, dust, and hazardous/harsh 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: Aug 10, 2016, 3:27:22 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1603008

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