Airfield Manager

Job Overview
The Airfield Operations Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of airfield activities. This position requires strong leadership skills, mechanical knowledge, and a thorough understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with tenant commands and PWD on the new aircraft parking plans, keep a file copy and annually review existing plans for compliance with airfield planning and design criteria as appropriate. Knowledge includes day-to-day airfield activities, facilities, services and tenant support, which promote a safe, efficient, and airfield environment for aircraft operations.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of publications, listed under Section 2, that are relevant to airfield management at NSA Bahrain.
• Prepare, maintain, and update a daily parking plan to meet with airflow requirements and airfield restrictions in coordination in accordance with airfield management principles.
• Recommend policies concerning the establishment and improvement of airfield support activities and airfield management procedures in support of military and civilian operations.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound Distinguished Visitors requirements to ensure readiness of airfield resources, forward requirements and up-to-date information to the COR, ATOC and AO Officer.
• Monitor airfield areas daily via direct visual inspection to prevent unsafe conditions and ensure continued use of facilities. Determine hazards to personnel proposing work on the airfield to include safety/security requirements and other procedures to be followed in performing their work. Record all unsafe activities and events/conditions conflicting with applicable NSA instructions
• Knowledgeable with the Airfield Services requirements listed under Airfield Services, Chapter 7, of the NATOPS Airfield Operations manual (NAVAIR 00-80T-124).
• Conduct annual reviews of all airfield related policies and procedures to include LOAs, MOUs, OPLANs, Services Contract Agreements, Host Tenant Support, and Joint-USE Agreements. Provide results and recommendation to the AO Officer/COR.
• When coordinated through AO Officer/Cor, travel offsite not more than once per year to attend airfield management training, workshops or informational meetings. Travel funding shall be approved IAW Paragraph 6.
• Participate in all CNIC and Region evaluations, inspections, and site visits. Assist with completion of respective checklist sections as coordinated with the OA Officer/COR. Comply with AFM specific checklist and regulatory requirements IAW Appendix C, NAVAIR 00-80-124.
• Act as SME for new requirements for all airfield improvements projects to include submitting work request, preparing funding justification, review design-engineering plans for adequacy and completeness, monitoring progress, and provide recommendations as a SME during final inspections. Review completed work based on the thorough knowledge of airfield maintenance and safety standards and provide findings and recommendations to the Operations Officer.
• Communicate with flying tenant’s units to develop/provide understanding of flight line support requirements ensuring each command has the ability to maintain the highest degree of readiness. Assist the tenant commands with flight line facilities issues.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on information, documents, briefings, etc. which has been received from Bahrain International Airport (BIA) or from Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). Attend applicable BIA or BAC meetings in support of the AO Officer/COR.
• Report aircraft mishaps and incidents, as appropriate, to the COR and NSA Bahrain Aviation Safety Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• (8) years experience providing oversight of day-to-day airfield activities.
• Promote a safe, efficient, and effective airfield environment for aircraft operations. Within 30 days of award. Should be able to obtain subject matter expertise in the airfield operation areas reference under section 1.3.2 of the PWS (Airfield Management, Chapter 6, NAVAIR 00-80T-124).
• USAF 1C7X1 (Enlisted and/or USAF (Officer) experience.
• Graduate of the USAF Advanced Airfield Managers Course
• USN airfield management or operations experience
• U.S. Army 15P30 or higher with Air Operations experience
• Knowledge of military airfield functions, UFC, ICAO, and FAA Circular Guidelines
• Experience briefing preparation and presentation large groups and senior level officers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Active DOD SECRET clearance or ability to obtain no later than 15 calendar days prior to connecting Period of Performance

Note: Military airfield management and operation experience is preferred but not required

• LOCATION: U.S. Government side of Bahrain International Airport, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain

DA Defense Logistics HQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. DA Defense Logistics HQ in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $63,554.00 - $67,891.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,554 - $67,891