Airfield Management Specialist /Training Manager (NH-2150-02)

These listed job announcements are covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA), which are separate from the traditional recruitment job announcements found on USA Jobs.For more information on DHA, click the Air Force Civilian Serviceimage linkon the right side of the page (or scroll to the bottom of your mobile device) and click “Find a Job.”You can also click the USA Jobs image linkto view additional job announcements. For further assistance, please contact AFTC Enterprise Recruitment at View email address on click.appcast.io . NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is looking for a Full-Time Airfield Management Specialist /Training Manager (NH-2150-02) to work at 412th Test Wing, Air Force Plant 42 (AFMC/412 TW/OL-AFP 42) at Air Force Plant 42 (OSAM) in Palmdale, CA. Serve as the Airfield Management Training Manager, providing oversight of the training program which includes the development, implementation, supplemental, and overall oversight of the Airfield Management training program in accordance with AFMAN 13-204V1, Management of Airfield Operations, AFMAN 13-204V2, Airfield Management, and DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development. Announcement Closes: 19 Aug 2026. Typical 2026 salary range: $ 47,490 to $113,185 per year (includes Locality) Travel Requirements: 25% Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Desired Skills:

• Minimum one year experience as an airfield operations, air traffic control or similar career pathway training manger
• Three years’ experience via the AF IMT 483 Certificate of Competency or equivalent to drive on and around the airfield.
• Three years’ experience managing, executing and or training employees on the tools required for passive and active wildlife control on and around the airfield environment.

Major Duties:

• Minimum one year experience as an airfield operations, air traffic control or similar career pathway training manger
• Three years’ experience via the AF IMT 483 Certificate of Competency or equivalent to drive on and around the airfield.
• Three years’ experience managing, executing and or training employees on the tools required for passive and active wildlife control on and around the airfield environment.

Qualifications/Requirements: Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest Knowledge of DoW, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aviation Organization rules, and other applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives, as they pertain to airfield management, airfield criteria, air traffic control, and aircraft operations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources, and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Force Test Center