Airfield Management Specialist

Job Requirements:

Possesses general knowledge and experience in Airfield Management tasks specific in both a training and operational environment. Executes daily airfield management tasks in support of all operations of Rotary Wing Operations. Supports airfield operations and support activities to ensure safe and effective training and operations. 

Major Duties and Responsibilites:

1- Responsible for assisting the Airfield Manager in the execution of airfield flight operations tasks and execution of all functions, activities, and flight operations procedures in support of rotary wing operations. Responsible for supporting the safe operation, employment, maintenance, and flight procedures of rotary wing aircraft. 

2- Coordinates with aircrews, air traffic control, and various base agencies that provide for safe operation of aircraft in the airfield environment. 

3- Brief aircrews on local training and departure flight planning procedures.  

4- Compiles, prepares, and distributes correspondence, such as aviation operations reports, aviation safety reports and flight schedules.  

5- Performs daily airfield inspections and checks to include runways, taxiways, aprons, pavements, signs, lighting and airfield safety clearance zones. 

6- Procures, maintains, and produces information for safe airfield operations. Information includes flight plans, Flight Information Publications, aeronautical charts and maps, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), local airfield and navigational aid status, and weather information. 

7- Monitor and operate various communications systems used for communication to coordinate with aircraft flight crews, emergency response crews, refuel, security forces, and air traffic control service providers. 

8- Review, interprets and enforce policies, instruction and directives pertaining to airfield operations. 

9- Manages flight line driving program to include operational procedures, training and certification requirements.  

10- Respond to and manage airfield aircraft emergency and accidents/incidents, and downed aircraft recovery mission 

11- Reports to the Senior Airfield Manager. 

12- Works within the rules and regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) guidelines. 

13- Supervisory Responsibilities as assigned by the Airfield Manager. 

14- Travel within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may be required in the performance of duties. 

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- 4 years general experience in Airfield operations. 

- Possess an understanding of Airfield Operations specific to rotary wing aircraft. 

- Demonstrated performance in Airfield Operations activities from previous job positions. 

- A working knowledge of the employment of weather and ATC support in airfield operations. 

- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.  

- Ability to deal effectively with people in the supervision of personnel.  

- Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.  

- Possess a valid driver’s license 

Pereferred Qualifications:

- Associates degree in the field of Aviation