Airfield Management Specialist

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Airfield Management Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. The role covers flight planning, airfield inspections, coordination with air traffic control agencies and maintenance of aeronautical publications. Knowledge of Air Force, DOD and FAA flying directives, flight information publications and NOTAMs is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain files, reports and correspondence for Airfield Management
• Process flight plans, maintain flight information and flight planning data
• Coordinate Airfield Management functions with air traffic control agencies and base activities
• Interpret policies on flight operations, flight plans, the National Airspace System and the Military Flight Data Telecommunications System
• Perform daily airfield inspections of runways, taxiways, parking ramps, barriers, lighting and markings, including Runway Surface Conditions
• Review flight plans, traffic logs and NOTAM files for accuracy and conformance with directives
• Keep manuals, publications and the master airfield management reference library current
• Use Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC) and assist in the Airfield Driving program, including testing and certification
• Coordinate with Transient Alert on parking plans, order and distribute aeronautical charts and FLIPs, and process PPR requests
• Prepare and issue NOTAMs and local airfield advisories, operate the Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) and the Pilot-to-Dispatch (PTD) radio
• Activate the crash alarm circuit, disseminate hazardous weather, maintain aircraft data and manage overdue aircraft actions
• Maintain the Aircrew lounge and distribute Aircrew Critique sheets

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an accredited military or FAA Airfield Management/Flight Service school
• At least 4 years' experience in civilian flight service, military base operations or airport management
• Top Secret US Government security clearance eligibility; US citizenship is required
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and day, swing or graveyard shifts, and occasionally 2-4 nights away from home
• Valid state driver's license and ability to pass the color blindness test for an airfield driver's permit

Required skills

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills, working under deadlines
• Ability to discern all colours of the spectrum

What we offer

• Pay of $36.36 per hour
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement and parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance