Airfield Operation Specialist

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I. AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

II. Job Overview

THE AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE AIRFIELD TO ENSURE A SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH LOCAL AND TRANSIENT FLYING.

III. Roles And Responsibilities

1. INSPECT ALL AREAS OF THE AIRFIELD TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PAVEMENTS, MARKINGS, SIGNS, LIGHTING, OBSTRUCTIONS, BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH), FENCING, HABITAT MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION AREAS, FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD) AND AIRFIELD FUELING ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIRED REGULATIONS.
2. INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE A VEHICLE ON AN AIRFIELD AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER. MUST BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE CLOSURES WITH LITTLE TO NO DISTURBANCE TO FLYING OPERATIONS.
3. COORDINATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON THE AIRFIELD AND PRIORITIZE DISCREPANCIES FOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRS.
4. RESPOND TO IN-FLIGHT AND GROUND EMERGENCIES ON THE AIRFIELD.
5. FAMILIAR WITH BASE OPERATIONS: MAINTAINING EVENTS LOGS, FLIGHT SCHEDULES/LOGS, USE OF CRASH PHONE AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS, UPDATE AIRFIELD STATUS BOARDS AND AIRFIELD DISCREPANCY LOGS.
6. FAMILIAR WITH AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS WITH ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY TRAIN NEW AIRFIELD DRIVERS.
7. ISSUE NOTICE TO AIRMEN VIA THE FAA NOTAM MANAGER SYSTEM.
8. MUST BE ABLE TO MULTITASK IN HIGH STRESS SITUATIONS.
9. COORDINATE ALL AIRCRAFT ACTIVITIES WITH RELEVANT DEPARTMENTS TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS.
10. FAMILIAR WITH WILDLIFE CONTROL DEVICES SUCH AS BASH CANNONS.
11. ENFORCE A FOD FREE AIRFIELD.
12. WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS OFTEN TO COMPLETE WORK.
13. COORDINATE DAY-TO-DAY AIRFIELD ACTIVITIES.

IV. Qualifications & Certifications

1. CIVILIAN OR MILITARY EXPERIENCE INSPECTING AN AIRFIELD AND WORKING BASE OPERATIONS/FLIGHT DISPATCHING.
2. PREFERRED USAF AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT 5LVL QUALIFIED OR AAAE AIRPORT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION.
3. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; PREFER AA/AS DEGREE IN AVIATION.
4. ABILITY TO OBTAIN AN AIRFIELD DRIVERS PERMIT; NORMAL COLOR VISION.
5. POSSESSION OF A VALID STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE.
6. POSSESSION OF AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS PERMIT.

V. Skills, Abilities And Years Of Experience

1. THREE YEARS OF AIRFIELD OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE INSPECTING AIRFIELDS AND WORKING BASE OPERATIONS. FIVE YEARS PREFERRED.
2. WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FAA, UFC AND ICAO REGULATIONS.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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