Airfield Management Shift Lead

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Airfield operations specialist shift lead / training manager responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining situational awareness of airfield activities and overall responsibility for Airfield Management Operations (AMOPS) section while on duty in order to provide a safe, efficient, and effective airfield environment for aircraft operations.

Performs airfield inspections and checks for safety and compliance with planning and design criteria.

Plans, organizes, and directs airfield activities to include but not limited to airfield construction/repairs, airfield driving program, ice/snow removal operations, and bird/wildlife control.

Procures, maintains, and produces information on safe operation of aircraft through the national and international airspace system such as flight information publications, aeronautical charts and maps, NOTAM, local airfield and navigational aid status, and weather information.

Processes domestic and international flight plans.

Coordinates with base agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.

Regularly monitors and inspects operational condition of runways, taxiways, navigational and meteorological aids.

Coordinates with operations and maintenance manager to ensure all facilities of airfield remain in operational condition.

Determines operational restrictions or hazards to flight and communication facility and advises airfield management; ensures implementation of bird/wildlife aircraft strike hazard (BASH) program.

Identifies flight safety issues including violations of airfield clearing criteria and hazards to arriving, departing, and parked aircraft; assesses damage to airfield property; and monitors necessary actions to repair and reopen airfield facilities.

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

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

Coordinates with airfield management regarding emergency situations on airfield.

Coordinates with base agencies to ensure proper support to all base, transient VIP aircraft, passengers, and crews.

Required knowledge and 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.
Graduate of an approved DoD/Airfield Managers course or equivalent.

Experience and qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in airfield operations of similar scope and level of responsibility; including coordination between air-traffic control and maintaining personnel, dispatching, implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.
Managing wildlife on and around airfield grounds.
Implementing bird aircraft strike hazard procedures.
Coordinating airfield maintenance and construction projects.
Coordinating hazardous cargo and live fire devices.
US citizenship required.
Experience as aircrew/dispatcher/flight follower with a 14 CFR Part 121 or 14 CFR Part 135 operator.
Experience conducting airfield inspections in accordance with AFI 13-204v3 is required.
Experience operating in accordance with AFI 13-204v1 Chapter 7.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US government secret clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US CENTCOM medical exam.

Compensation details

TBD

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Additional information

Original posting: 04/15/2026 - Until filled

The company anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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