Airfield Manager

Air Combat Command•Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

About The Position

The Airfield Manager serves as the primary official overseeing Airfield Management and Base Operations. The role plans, organizes, and oversees airfield management activities and the maintenance and operation of the airfield to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations. The manager represents the installation on airfield management matters in conferences, meetings, and dealings with local officials, other Department of Defense components, and federal and state organizations regarding management and use of the airfield. The position includes supervisory personnel management responsibilities. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of airfield management and flight-planning principles, military and civil aircraft operations, applicable USAF, FAA, DoD, federal, and international aviation rules, and airfield maintenance and ground-handling facilities. The employee may participate in operational readiness and major accident response exercises, travel away from the duty station, operate a motor vehicle, and must maintain a valid driver's license. A pre-employment physical, flight-line driver's license, SECRET security clearance, and compliance with initial and periodic short-notice drug testing are required. This is a key supervisory position in the Operations Career Field.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including relevant transportation operations experience.
For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the GS-12 time-in-grade requirement, when applicable.
Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, FAA, International Civil Aviation rules, and other applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives pertaining to airfield standards, air traffic control, aircraft operations, and airfield management.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information and make appropriate judgments concerning airfield operations and maintenance.
Flight-line driver's license and SECRET security clearance.
Valid driver's license appropriate for operating a motor vehicle.
Pass a pre-employment physical and initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Ability to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises, if required.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement.
A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee Airfield Management and Base Operations activities.
Oversee airfield maintenance and operation to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Represent the installation on airfield management matters at conferences, meetings, and dealings with local officials, DoD components, and federal and state organizations.
Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Mentor, motivate, and appraise organizational staff.
Make judgments and evaluate options concerning airfield operations and maintenance.