Airfield Operations Manager - Site Lead - Kuwait

Full Job Description

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. *** OCONUS *** Kuwait

As theAirfield Operations Manager - Site Lead , you will be responsible to monitor and coordinate airfield and aircraft activities to provide a safe, efficient, and effective airfield environment for aircraft operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs airfield checks for safety and compliance with planning and design criteria.


• Plans, organizes, and directs airfield activities to include airfield construction/repairs, airfield driving program, ice/snow removal operations, Bird/Wildlife control, etc.


• Procures, maintains, and produces information on safe operation of aircraft through the national and international airspace system such as Flight Information Publications, aeronautical charts and maps, NOTAM, local airfield and navigational aid status, and weather information.


• Process domestic and international flight plans.


• Initiates overdue aircraft procedures and provides flight following services.


• Coordinates with base agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Graduate of an approved DoD Airfield Managers course.


• Three (3) years of experience to include the following: Duties including coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records and applying knowledge of weather information.


• Experience managing wildlife on and around airfield grounds and implementing bird aircraft strike hazard procedures.


• Experience coordinating airfield maintenance, construction projects, hazardous cargo and live fire devices.


• Experience conducting airfield checks in accordance with AFMAN13-204v2.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Thoroughly familiar with assigned equipment, standard maintenance practices, maintenance documentation, and processes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License


• Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)


• Must be able to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, as outlined in the USCENTCOM APR 23 MOD SEVENTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY


• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Kuwait


• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.


• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

TRAVEL: OCONUS

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Active DoDSECRET

Readiness Management Support, L.C.

Readiness Management Support, L.C. (RMS) is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services.RMS provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. A world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, RMS leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.

RMS is an EOE, including disability/vets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.