Job Description

The Airfield Operation Specialist is responsible for the comprehensive management of the airfield's day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, secure, and efficient environment for both local aircraft and transient flights. This role involves coordinating activities such as runway maintenance, aircraft safety checks, and communication with air traffic control to facilitate smooth operations. The Airfield Operation Specialist is also tasked with implementing safety protocols and addressing any operational issues that may arise. Furthermore, the Airfield Operation Specialist will actively support and uphold the company’s vision, mission, and core values, contributing to a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence within the organization. Duties include inspecting all areas of the airfield including pavements, markings, signs, lighting, obstructions, addressing Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) concerns, fencing, habitat management, construction areas, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and airfield fueling activities in accordance with required regulations. The individual must be able to operate a vehicle on an airfield and communicate with the air traffic control tower, coordinate closures with minimal disturbance to flying operations, coordinate construction activities and prioritize maintenance repairs, respond to in-flight and ground emergencies, maintain event logs, flight schedules/logs, use crash phone and emergency notifications, update airfield status boards and discrepancy logs, train new airfield drivers, issue notices to airmen via FAA NOTAM system, multitask in high-stress situations, coordinate aircraft activities with relevant departments, enforce a FOD-free airfield, work collaboratively with other departments, agencies, foreign governments, and nationals, and coordinate day-to-day airfield activities. The role requires working rotating day and night shifts. Qualifications include requisite skill level per DAFMAN 13-204v2, USAF Airfield Management 5-Skill level certification, minimum three years experience in airfield management plus three years as shift lead or equivalent, high school diploma required with preferred Associate's degree in aviation, ability to obtain airfield driver permit, normal color vision, valid state driver's license, knowledge of airfield criteria and safety factors, proficiency in radio and telephone procedures, message and report preparation, notification procedures, and familiarity with DOD, FAA, and ICAO regulations. Physical requirements include working in challenging environments with exposure to sand, odors, noise, extreme weather, and occupational risks, wearing PPE, working in high temperatures over 90°F (32°C), and flexibility for short notice movement in adverse conditions.

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