Airfield Operations Specialist

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Campbell, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airfield Operations Specialist is located with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security - Flight Operations at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The position supports military airfield operations by processing flight plans, coordinating flight information, supporting aircrews, conducting inspections, and helping maintain safe airfield operations. It is mission essential and may require reporting during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies. The role requires irregular hours and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve mandatory overtime or recall to duty.

The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed six years, which may be extended under specified conditions. Recruitment, relocation, and student loan repayment incentives may be authorized. A one-year trial period is required.

Requirements

• Meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
• Meet the specialized experience requirement: one year of experience responding to aircraft emergencies, accidents, and incidents on an airfield; using communications devices such as radios, desktop computers, and intercoms to communicate with pilots and exchange 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, possess 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 meets at least 100% of the requirements.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment, minimum qualification, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Submit a current non-award SF-50 reflecting the highest permanent grade held when needed 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 work irregular and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and remain on duty after the official shift when required.
• Be subject to recall to duty and required to report during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
• Pass a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Comply with drug testing requirements for a Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program-designated position.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year trial period.

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 on 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 research and queries as needed to coordinate scheduled flights.
• Perform daily airfield inspections and checks for conditions, physical security, and force protection.
• Assist with researching and evaluating airfield data, facilities, construction plans, project changes, 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 may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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