LOGCAP: Flight Operations Specialist (USN)

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Flight Operations Specialist to enhance airfield safety and efficiency. This role involves monitoring operational conditions, coordinating with various agencies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and commitment. If you have a background in airfield operations and thrive in challenging environments, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in making a significant impact in the aviation sector while enjoying a supportive work culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as an airfield operations specialist preferred.
• Must maintain valid driver's license and passport.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect operational conditions of airfields.
• Coordinate with agencies for flight planning and operations.
• Advise on flight safety issues and airfield management.

Skills

Computer Skills

English Fluency

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Multi-task

Education

Graduate of US Military Air Traffic Control School or FAA Academy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Flight Operations Specialist in support of LOGCAP V. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges.

Your Impact

Flight Operations Specialist performs operational and administrative duties as designated by the flight operations coordinator to facilitate an efficient and safe flow of both air and ground maneuvers.

1. Regularly monitor and inspect operational condition of runways, taxiways, navigational and meteorological aids
2. Coordinate with the appropriate maintenance sections to ensure all facilities of the airfield remain in operational conditions
3. Determine operational restrictions or hazards to flight and communication facilities and advise airfield management
4. Identify flight safety issues including violations of airfield clearing criteria and hazards to arriving, departing, and parked aircraft; assess damage to airfield property; and monitor necessary actions to repair and reopen airfield facilities
5. Coordinate with military, international, and local agencies concerning flight planning, training route utilization, flight movement messages, search/ rescue operations, and base contingency/operational plans
6. Advise military and civilian agencies on closure of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons/spots, airfield repairs/construction, and availability of airfield lighting/navigational aid systems
7. Coordinate with airfield management regarding emergency situations on the airfield
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the flight operation coordinator or supervisor
9. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives pertaining to airfield planning and design criteria, aircraft operations, and airfield management
10. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office software
12. Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must satisfy and maintain CENTCOM MOD-17 medical requirements to include COVID-19 vaccinations
• Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Prefer at least two (2) years as an airfield operations specialist
• Anyone who has held the Flight Operations MOS in any branch of the military
• 2 years’ experience in airfield operations performing those duties noted in the JD.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Graduate of a US military air traffic control school or FAA Academy.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to pass Class IV Army flight physical.
• Ability to work night and day shift in austere environment.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.
• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Role Characteristics

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Team player.
• Ability to multi-task.

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by law.

Who We Are

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.