AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct support to air crew as an integral part of the air traffic control system for planning and conducting a safe flight. To provide pilots pre-flight, enroute, and post-flight services similar to a Federal Aviation Service Station (FSS). To coordinate and maintain liaison with the military, federal, international, and local agencies concerning flight planning, training, route utilization, flight movement messages, search/rescue operations, and base contingency/operational plans. To conduct airfield inspections/checks and ensure adherence to airfield standards. To serve as the representative for the Airfield Manager (AFM) during emergency response situations and during AFM's non-duty hours. Prior experience serving as an Airfield/Airport Manager and/or Airfield Management Specialist in the U.S. military or at a civilian airport. Air Traffic Control experience also considered as a substitute for Airfield/Airport Management experience. Position Duties: Plans, organizes, directs, ad controls airfield activities in support of flying missions, ensuring that airfield management services provided comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Inspects airfield daily for flying safety hazards to include material that they may cause Foreign Object Damage (FOD), violations of airfield clearance criteria to include lighting, markings, and pavement. Provides all necessary information required by pilots to safely complete their intended flight and assist them in making preflight decisions and calculations where required.

Qualifications and evaluation

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How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Required documents

Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11. Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile here, indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.