Airfield Management Operations Manager - Military Veterans

Purpose and Scope: The AMOM shall provide and implement airfield operations, safety, and support for AAAF IAW Ascension Airfield Operation Instructions, AFMAN 13-204 Volumes 1 and 3, DAFMAN 13-204 Volumes 2 and 4 (and USSF and Servicing MAJCOM Supplements), DAFI 91-202, DAFI 91-212, locally derived Airfield Operation Instructions, and SLD 45 Management Plan 91-2-12. The AMOM shall provide airfield management services, air traffic control services, aircraft ground operations control, aircrew support, and Radar Airfield Weather Services (RAWS) / Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) to ensure safety of arriving and departing aircraft and safety of personnel working around aircraft IAW AFMAN 13-204 Volume 3 and DAFMAN 13-204 Volume 4. This position is in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and is located at Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and direction on all tasks and as the subject matter expert is the authority for airfield matters.
• Manage a fully instrumented airfield which operates and provides services for based and transient rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
• Task, manage and supervise all assigned employees.
• Perform daily airfield facility inspections to include runways, taxiways, parking, and runway conditions.
• Respond to in-flight emergencies, ground accidents or incidents, and contingency or exercise requirements.
• Provide a monthly AAAF Flight Operations Activity Report Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate, issue, receive, and maintain all PPRs (prior permissions required) for aircraft arrivals and for requested aircraft and support services. Conduct airfield inspections, checks, and other actives as outlined and as required.
• Implement and maintain the Airfield Inspection and Checks OI, Airfield Inspection Checklist, and Airfield Diagram and Airfield Discrepancy Log.
• Inspect the airfield for safety and compliance with airfield planning and design criteria.
• Review airfield construction and repair project priorities for impact to airfield operations and providing recommendations to USAF AFM for approval.
• Identify and document problems or unsafe practices and recommend immediate corrective action to the individual violator(s).
• Process civil aircraft landing permits per international agreements and ensure appropriate actions are accomplished in the event of an unauthorized civil aircraft landing.
• Develop recommended list(s) of airfield construction and repair projects (including priority and justification) in coordination with USAF AFM.
• Managing and executing the Airfield Driving Program developed and provided by the USAF AFM consistent with DAFI 13-213.
• Ensure that all requirements are met as defined in the Performance Work Statement.
• Closely supervises equipment and material within assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain an up-to-date Flight Planning Room and Airfield Status Display in accordance with DAFMAN 13-204v2 that includes a complete set of current applicable DoD aeronautical publications (e.g., area planning publications or flight charts, pertaining to ASC).
• Ensure all airfield related maps are current and accurate to include on-base crash grid map, airfield diagram, aircraft parking plan, etc.
• Act as Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Manager for transient aircrews and base units.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be a USN with a SECRET security clearance with at least 3 years of experience executing Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS) duties and responsibilities IAW 1C7 Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) and AFMAN 13-204 v1 & DAFMAN 13-204 v2.
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must possess an USAF AMOS certification (or have equivalent education and experience) executing Airfield Management duties that correlate to tasks in the Airfield Management Operations Coordinator (AMOC) and AMOS Position Certification Guide (PCG).
• The only current acceptable civilian equivalent is the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airport Certified Employee (ACE).
• Personnel with prior U.S. Army, Navy, or Marine experience must provide training records and certificates from their respective branch detailing equivalency.
• Must have previous experience as a manager in related field.
• Personnel shall have an operational understanding of the following airfield criteria: Obstacle clearance; standards for airfield signs, markings & lighting systems; aircraft restrictions; standards for airfield pavement conditions/distresses; bird/wildlife hazards; standards for RAWS/ATCALS; and airfield construction safety guidelines.
• Personnel shall possess required knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively manage and inspect the airfield environment for safety and compliance with established Air Force, FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) airfield planning and design criteria.
• The Advanced Airfield Managers (AAFM) course is not required but preferred.
• Complete local qualification training requirements within 6 months after arrival to AAAF and must conduct and document a review of the most current USAF PCG for the duty position being filled IAW DAFMAN 13-204v2.
• Must be able to complete and maintain certification to operate a vehicle on the airfield, to include meeting all color vision testing IAW AAFI 13-204 and local airfield driving instruction.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make effective decisions.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work and lead as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Possess a valid state issued driver's license and passport.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.