Airfield Manager / Assistant Airfield Manager

Job Description Airfield Manager / Assistant Airfield Manager Duties And Responsibilities Responsible for the total operation of the Airfield, to include buildings, runways, airspace, and grounds. Uses knowledge of various types, capabilities and requirements of commercial and private aircraft. Conducts long-range military AAF planning to establish station plans, airspace utilization plans, approaches to airport, and improvements necessary to accommodate expanding operations, aviation technology, safety requirements and user needs. Ensures proper utilization, maintenance and upgrading of buildings, runways, taxiways, ramps, navigational aids and communication equipment. Works with other support activities for upgrade in maintenance and support services, snow removal, contingency airfield lighting, and lawn mowing and refueling aircraft. Assess airfield operations/situations, determine operational requirements and impose airfield restrictions as needed (e.g., closing/suspending operations on aprons, taxiways and runways). Conduct and document a shift change briefing prior to signing off-duty. Conduct airfield inspections and checks. Maintain a record of daily events. Execute Operating Instructions and Quick Reaction Checklists necessary to perform AFM duties and responds to situations requiring immediate action. Provide transient aircrew and aircraft support - processing Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests; coordinate parking areas; receive, store, and issue classified material. Provide briefings to base and transient aircrews on relevant airfield operations and restrictions. Process flight plans and other air traffic related data through the national and international air traffic systems. Provide flight following services and initiate appropriate actions when aircraft are overdue. Prepares diagrams of runways, taxiways, facility layouts, and specifications in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Identifies equipment needs for operation of the airfield. Develops standard operating procedures and policy for users. Develops self-check forms to assist in meeting FAA standards. Plans for supply and equipment needs. Prepares and submits work orders for repairs needed. Shall perform Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program services. Shall retrieve and retain or dispose of the remains of all disabled, maimed, or dead birds from the Airfield. We will maintain airfield NOTAMS, input flight plans, airport layout, and aircraft characteristics. Maintain the flight planning room equipment, maps, displays and publications. Other duties as assigned. ADDRESS 7300 W 129th St. Overland Park, KS 66213

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