Airfield Operations Specialist

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Campbell, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. It supports airfield operations by handling flight information, coordinating with military and civilian agencies, supporting aircrews, inspecting the airfield, and assisting with airfield planning and operational analysis. The position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for a current permanent Army employee, generally not to exceed five years; it may be made permanent without further competition.

The role is mission essential and requires reporting during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies as directed. Work involves irregular hours and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve mandatory overtime or recall. The employee must maintain required driver and security credentials and pass pre-employment and periodic medical examinations.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience responding to aircraft emergencies, accidents, and incidents on an airfield; operating communications devices to communicate with pilots and obtain or provide aircraft flight information; providing en-route and post-flight information for inbound aircraft; and processing flight plans through research or queries to coordinate scheduled flights.
• Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills, such as aviation or transportation management.
• A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it totals at least 100% of the requirements.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-07.
• Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade and other regulatory requirements, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Submit a copy of the latest non-award SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis to support the advancement requirement.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and a Flight-line Driver's License under AR 95-2.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Pass pre-employment and periodic medical examinations.
• Maintain a functioning telephone for recall and emergency contact.
• Be able to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies as directed.
• Work irregular hours and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays; remain on duty after the official shift when required and be subject to recall.
• Pass a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation, if required.
• For foreign education used to qualify, provide an evaluation showing equivalency to U.S. accredited education or full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Use the military flight data telecommunications system to receive and transmit flight information between U.S. military base operations worldwide.
• Monitor radio navigational aids and maintain flight plan information for inbound, outbound, and local aircraft movements.
• Coordinate and maintain liaison with military, federal, and local agencies regarding airspace use, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue, and natural disasters.
• Provide direct support to military and civilian aircrews during scheduled and unscheduled flying and ground activities.
• Process flight plans, conducting necessary research and queries to coordinate scheduled flights.
• Conduct daily airfield inspections and checks for conditions, physical security, and force protection to help ensure a safe airfield environment.
• Assist with research and evaluation of airfield data, facilities, construction plans, project changes or modifications, and priority adjustments.
• Compile and analyze data to facilitate and continually improve airfield operations, information and management channels, programs, and devices.
• Coordinate with community activities and tenant units to resolve conflicts or issues.
• Assist in reviewing reports, airfield policies, and aviation operations, and alert the Airfield Manager or Airfield Operations Manager to inconsistencies and potential operational issues.
• Perform airfield inspections and construction impact reviews.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service in determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level