Airfield Operations Specialist
Airfield Operations Specialist
This position is physically located in Balad, Iraq. The Airfield Operations 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 fluid operations. The Airfield Operations Specialist is also tasked with implementing safety protocols and addressing any operational issues that may arise.
Responsibilities 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; operating a vehicle on an airfield and communicating with the air traffic control tower; effectively coordinating closures with little to no disturbance to flying operations; coordinating construction activities on the airfield and prioritizing discrepancies for maintenance repairs; responding to in-flight and ground emergencies on the airfield; maintaining events logs, flight schedules/logs, use of crash phone and emergency notifications, updating airfield status boards and discrepancy logs; familiar with airfield driving programs and requirements with the ability to effectively train new airfield drivers; issuing notice to airmen via the FAA NOTAM system; multitasking in high-stress situations; coordinating all aircraft activities with relevant departments to ensure continuous operations; familiar with wildlife control devices such as BASH cannons; enforcing a FOD-free airfield; working collaboratively with other departments, agencies, foreign governments, and foreign nationals to complete work harmoniously; coordinating day-to-day airfield activities; and required to work rotating day and night shifts.
Qualifications
Must possess the requisite skill level and meet career progression standards in accordance with DAFMAN 13-204v2, achieving qualifications at the journeyman level or equivalent. USAF Airfield Management 5-Skill level certification. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in airfield management is required, along with an additional three (3) years of experience as an airfield management shift lead or in an equivalent position. A high school diploma is required. An Associate's degree (AA/AS) in aviation is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain an airfield driver permit and must have normal color vision. A valid state driver's license is also required. Applicants should have knowledge of airfield criteria, conditions, and safety factors that are essential for imposing restrictions on aircraft operations and issuing NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen). Proficient in radio and telephone procedures, as well as skills in message and report preparation, and notification procedures. Knowledge of airfield criteria, conditions and safety factors that provide the basis for imposing restrictions on aircraft operations and issuance of NOTAMS. Familiarity with applicable DOD, FAA, and ICAO regulations and procedures necessary to support the safe conduct of flight operations is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
An Associate's degree (AA/AS) in aviation preferred.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
Candidates are required to work in a challenging physical environment, which may include exposure to sand, strong odors, noise, extreme weather conditions, and various occupational risks. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve short notice movements in adverse conditions. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Must be capable of working in an extreme weather condition with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months). Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well. Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.
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