Airfield operations Specialist
About the Position: Responsible for coordinating and maintaining liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters.
Processes military flight plans, queries scheduled missions, and maintains dispatch logs and records. Utilizes automated systems to originate, transmit, and track NOTAMs while managing operational flight planning materials and FLIP accounts.
Delivers comprehensive aircrew briefings covering NAVAIDs, NOTAMs, local flying hazards, weather alerts, runway closures, and special use airspace. Distributes critical navigational charts, flight publications, and timely safety notifications.
Assists Airfield Management in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specifically related to facilities, construction plans, and modifications to construction projects and priority adjustments.
Performs daily airfield inspections via government-owned vehicle to assess runway conditions, physical security, and force protection standards. Conducts Flight Line Driver's Training for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
Processes Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests and directs parking for transient aircraft. Coordinates POL refueling, cargo/passenger services, and specialized security and transit protocols for distinguished visitors (DVs).
Participates in scheduling airfield activities for tenant and transient units. Coordinates for airfield services or inspections in support of internal and external agencies.