Airfield Manager

Pacific Air Forces • Eielson AFB, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airfield Manager serves as the lead for the Airfield Management function, overseeing Airfield Management and Base Operations. The position plans, organizes, and directs operational plans, policies, and procedures for base operations and airfield facilities essential to flight safety and flight operations. It oversees airfield maintenance and operation to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and represents the installation on airfield management matters with local officials, other Department of Defense components, and Federal and State organizations. The role includes supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

This is a key supervisory position requiring a SECRET security clearance, a flight line driver’s license, and access to firearms. The incumbent must hold an Airfield Management qualification and have at least three years of experience performing Airfield Management duties. All required AFM qualification training must be completed within 12 months of starting. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, and applicable federal time-in-grade requirements apply. The job has no education qualification requirement.

The position may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, participation in operational readiness and major accident response exercises, and random drug testing. It is designated as a key position that may not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Federal employment conditions include U.S. citizenship, direct deposit, and a probationary or trial period, as applicable.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess an Airfield Management qualification and at least three years of experience executing AFM duties and responsibilities outlined in 1C7 CFETP and AFI 13-204v2 (SEI 368).
• Complete all AFM qualification training requirements—including AFM and Local PCGs, Advanced Airfield Managers Course, AM CBTs, and Risk Management Course—within 12 months of the employee start date.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in another pay system, meeting the stated transportation operations experience requirements.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, FAA, and international civil aviation rules and other applicable regulations and directives related to airfield standards, air traffic control, aircraft operations, and airfield management.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of airfield management and flight-planning principles, practices, procedures, and regulations; airfield management planning and coordination; aircraft capabilities and limitations; and USAF and FAA requirements for airfield maintenance and ground-handling facilities.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff; communicate orally and in writing; and evaluate options and make judgments concerning airfield operations and maintenance.
• SECRET security clearance and flight line driver’s license are required.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must be eligible to possess firearms and sign DD Form 2760; a qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an applicant from the position.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Depending on position type, must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee Airfield Management and Base Operations activities.
• Develop and direct implementation of short- and long-term operational plans, policies, and procedures for base operations and airfield facilities essential to flight safety and flight operations.
• 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 staff.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve airfield operations and maintenance issues, including decisions involving emergency or unusual runway conditions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under JTR and Air Force regulations.
• Cost-of-living allowance may be available and is subject to change without notice.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying Federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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