Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

About the role

The Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL) maintains situational awareness of airfield activities and holds overall responsibility for the Airfield Management Operations (AMOPS) section while on duty, providing a safe, efficient and effective airfield environment for aircraft operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform airfield inspections and checks for safety and compliance with planning and design criteria
• Plan, organize and direct airfield activities such as construction and repairs, airfield driving programs, ice and snow removal, and bird/wildlife control
• Procure, maintain and produce information on safe aircraft operations, including flight information publications, aeronautical charts, NOTAMs, weather and navigational aid status
• Process domestic and international flight plans and coordinate with bases agencies on billeting, mess, refueling, transportation and transient aircraft maintenance
• Monitor runways, taxiways, navigational and meteorological aids, and coordinate with the Operations and Maintenance Manager to keep facilities operational
• Determine flight and communication facility restrictions or hazards, advise management, and implement the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program
• Identify flight safety issues, assess damage to airfield property and coordinate repairs and reopening
• Coordinate with military, federal, international and local agencies on flight planning, training routes, search and rescue, and contingency plans, and advise agencies on runway closures and airfield lighting availability
• Support base, transient VIP aircraft, passengers and crews, and coordinate with airfield management on emergencies

Required profile

• US citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance (US citizens only)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CENTCOM medical exam
• Graduate of an approved DoD/Airfield Managers course or equivalent
• Four years of experience in airfield operations, including coordinating air traffic control and maintenance personnel, implementing airfield safety procedures, managing wildlife and bird strike hazards, and coordinating maintenance and construction projects
• Experience conducting airfield inspections under AFI 13-204v3 and operating under AF113-204V1 Chapter 7
• Experience as aircrew, dispatcher or flight follower with a 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 operator

Required skills

• Knowledge of laws, regulations and directives on airfield planning, aircraft operations and management
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Effective oral and written communication skills