Airfield Management Specialist - Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hill AFB, UT

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About The Position

The Airfield Management Specialist provides direct support to aircrews as part of the air traffic control system, helping plan and conduct safe flights. The specialist provides pilots with pre-flight, enroute, and post-flight services similar to those offered by a Federal Aviation Service Station, and coordinates with military, federal, international, and local agencies on flight planning, training, route use, flight movement messages, search and rescue, and contingency and operational plans. The role includes inspecting the airfield, ensuring compliance with airfield standards, and representing the Airfield Manager during emergencies and the manager’s non-duty hours.

The specialist plans, organizes, directs, and controls airfield activities in support of flying missions, ensuring services comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Daily inspections identify flying safety hazards, including potential foreign object damage, and violations involving airfield clearance criteria, lighting, markings, and pavement. The specialist gives pilots the information needed to complete flights safely and assists with preflight decisions and calculations where required.

This is an Air Force acquisition demonstration project position at NH-02, equivalent to GS-05 through GS-11. Work includes going outdoors in all types of weather to inspect the airfield. The position is designated Key/Emergency Essential and cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. The incumbent operates under guidance from the AMOM and may perform Airfield Management Operations Coordinator, Airfield Management Shift Lead, Airfield Management Training Manager, or equivalent duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An airfield driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather to inspect the airfield.
• Must be able to multitask, think and act independently, and work effectively individually and as part of a team in a high-operations-tempo environment.
• A documented history of fully successful past job performance, including favorable references, is required.
• Must meet the applicable Office of Personnel Management qualification standards for General Schedule administrative and management positions, including the stated education or general-experience requirements.
• For the basic education requirement, qualifying undergraduate or graduate study must be in a listed field or another field related to the position; transcripts must be submitted. Alternatively, the stated general-experience requirement applies to GS-5 positions.
• Knowledge of DoD, USAF, FAA, and ICAO rules, laws, regulations, instructions, and directives related to airfield planning, aircraft operations, and safe flights in domestic and overseas airspace.
• Knowledge of DoD, FAA, and ICAO flight-planning requirements and flight computations, including technical review and AISR computer acceptance of flight plans or changes.
• Knowledge of weather and its effects on flying operations and of forecast conditions that could threaten safe aircraft operations, life, or property.
• Knowledge of local air traffic control procedures, routes, navigation-aid capabilities and limitations, terrain, airspace restrictions, and relevant air traffic control system items.
• Knowledge of airfield conditions and safety factors used to impose aircraft-operation restrictions and issue NOTAMs.
• Knowledge of aircraft flight characteristics and configuration to respond appropriately to in-flight or ground emergencies.
• Knowledge of procedures for requesting U.S. Customs, immigration, and agriculture inspections as required.
• Knowledge of Air Force, Major Command, and local training instructions, and ability to plan, organize, and direct a training program using effective training techniques.
• Ability to operate communications devices such as two-way radios, desktop computers, and intercoms, and knowledge of message and report preparation and notification procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, select pertinent information, and convey it comprehensibly to pilots.
• Depending on the position selected, a 1-, 2-, or 3-year probationary or trial period is required; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Must be removed from military recall status.
• Must perform Key/Emergency Essential duties during a crisis until relieved.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience serving as an Airfield or Airport Manager or Airfield Management Specialist in the U.S. military or at a civilian airport; air traffic control experience may substitute for airfield or airport management experience.
• U.S. military or civilian airfield management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control airfield activities in support of flying missions.
• Ensure airfield management services comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Inspect the airfield daily for flying safety hazards, including potential foreign object damage and violations involving clearance criteria, lighting, markings, and pavement.
• Provide pilots with information needed to complete flights safely and assist with preflight decisions and calculations where required.
• Provide pilots pre-flight, enroute, and post-flight services similar to those of a Federal Aviation Service Station.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison with military, federal, international, and local agencies regarding flight planning, training, route utilization, flight movement messages, search and rescue, and contingency and operational plans.
• Ensure adherence to airfield standards.
• Represent the Airfield Manager during emergency response situations and during the manager’s non-duty hours.
• Perform Airfield Management Operations Coordinator, Airfield Management Shift Lead, Airfield Management Training Manager, or equivalent duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who are veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed