Airfield Operations Specialist

About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security at Fort Campbell, KY. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 5 years by a current permanent Army employee. Position may be made permanent without further competition. Please see additional Information section for more information.

Utilizes military flight data telecommunications system to receive and transmit flight information between worldwide U.S. military base operations.

Monitors radio navigational aids, maintains flight plan information for all aircraft movement, consisting of inbound, outbound, and local flights.

Coordinates and maintains liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters.

Provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities.

Processes flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights.

Performs daily airfield inspections/checks for conditions, physical security, and force protection to ensure a safe airfield environment.

Assists in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specific to airfield facilities, construction plans for the airfield, and changes/modifications to airfield construction projects and/or priority adjustments.

Compiles data and conducts analysis to facilitate and continually improve airfield operations, to include information and management channels, programs, and devices.

Coordinates with community activities and tenant units to resolve conflicts or issues that surface.

Assists in the review of reports, airfield policies, and aviation operations, alerting the Airfield Manager or Airfield Operations Manager to inconsistencies and potential airfield operational issues.

Performs airfield inspections and construction impact reviews.