Coordinate and manage all applicable and necessary aspects of F-16 flying operations at OCONUS operational non-US airfield(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs and manages airfield operations and management functions supporting F-16 training and combat mission support sorties.
- Coordinates with and advises local, national, and international air traffic control agencies.
- Coordinates with and advises host base Civil Engineering, Command Post, and other base agencies to ensure maximum safe and efficient support of F-16 flying operations.
- Must be able to work in a primarily non-English speaking environment.
- Translators/Interpreters will be provided, but will not be available 24/7
- Coordinate and advise other host base personnel and agencies on the critical importance of FOD prevention, arresting cable operations and maintenance, runway and taxiway safety and security, etc.
- Be familiar with Rapid Runway Repair options and operations.
- Understand and be prepared to coordinate the use of alternate surface operations (taxiways, highway strips, etc.) on short notice.
- Be familiar with international airspace systems, flight plans, and ICAO procedures.
- Be familiar with navigational aids and weather prediction and reporting.
- Follows safe work practices and procedures and uses safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required.
- Reports any hazards or potential safety risks (such as unsafe situations and activities that could elevate risk to F-16 flying operations) immediately.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing the customer with the needed advice and assistance.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS
- USAF 7-level certification in 1C7X1 career field or other US Service equivalent
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to make sound administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years experience in USAF Airfield Management (1C7X1), Air Traffic Control, or related AFSCs (or DoD equivalent from the other Services), or as a contractor at an airbase with fighter aircraft operations managing airfield operations functions.
- Experience in OCONUS, non-US airfield operations within the last 15 years is desired, but not required.
- Experience with F-16 flight operations is highly desired, but not required.
- A US Secret clearance is NOT required but is desired.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands and work conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, walk, and hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- This position requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is required to regularly work in both office and outside weather environments.
- The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vibrations and is frequently exposed to very hot or cold, wet or humid conditions.
- The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.
- The noise level is occasionally very loud.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS
- Applicants selected may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to be cleared for and to gain access to applicable classified information.
- This work will be OCONUS in a medium to high-threat zone
