Airfield Management Specialist

Airfield Management Specialist

Amentum is looking for an Airfield Management Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. Knowledge of Air Force, DOD, and FAA flying directives; flight information publications, and NOTAM system is preferred. Knowledge of aircraft basic design characteristics and capability of navigational facilities is desirable.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain files, reports, and correspondence pertaining to Airfield Management.
• Process flight plans, maintain flight information, and flight planning data.
• Coordinate Airfield Management functions with air traffic control agencies and associated base activities.
• Interpret policies and directives pertaining to flight operations, flight plans, National Airspace System, and Military Flight Data Telecommunications System.
• Perform daily airfield inspections to include runway, taxiways, parking ramps, barriers, lighting, markings, and to determine Runway Surface Conditions (RSC).
• Review flight plans, inbound/outbound traffic logs and NOTAM files for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established directives.
• Ensure appropriate manuals and publications are current and available in the flight planning room.
• Maintain the master airfield management publication reference library.
• Utilize Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC) for emergencies/normal operations.
• Assist in managing the Airfield Driving program to include: testing and certification.
• Coordinate with Transient Alert on the parking plan for all transient aircraft.
• Operate a desktop and/or laptop computer, copier and fax machine.
• Order, receive, and distribute aeronautical charts and Flight Information Publications (FLIPs) for Airfield Management and other base agencies.
• Coordinate FLIP changes with appropriate agencies.
• Coordinate and process Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests with appropriate agencies.
• Prepare, coordinate, and issue Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and local airfield advisories.
• Operate Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR), process flight plans, and other air traffic related data.
• Operate the Pilot-to-Dispatch (PTD) radio.
• Activate the crash alarm notification circuit in response to in-flight/ground emergencies, ground accidents or incidents, and contingency or exercise requirements.
• Disseminate hazardous weather conditions to applicable organizations.
• Maintain data on inbound, outbound, and local aircraft and initiate overdue aircraft actions, when appropriate.
• Maintain the Aircrew lounge for transient aircrews awaiting aircraft servicing or arrival/departure.
• Disseminate Aircrew Critique sheets to appropriate agencies.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must have completed an accredited military or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airfield Management/Flight Service school. Minimum of four (4) years' experience at a civilian flight service or Military Base Operations, or equivalent experience in an airport management field.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a required US Government Top Secret security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• On rare occasions may be required to spend 2-4 nights away from home. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work day, swing, or grave shifts.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and be able to pass color blindness test to obtain airfield driver's permit (AF Form 483).

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical airfield station or terminal office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds. Constant sitting while using the computer terminal, ability to discern all colors of the spectrum (must not be color-blind), constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Top Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

Compensation Details:

$36.36

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.