Airfield Operations Director, Diego Garcia (Remote)

Amentum; Manila; On-site; PHP 11,097,000 - 14,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Airfield Manager (AFM) to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role demands overseeing daily airfield operations, ensuring compliance with DoD/FAA/NATOPS/UFC/ICAO standards, and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a remote BIOT environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in airfield leadership, with readiness to obtain necessary clearances and work in austere conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• 10+ years of overall airfield management leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Diego Garcia airfield operations in compliance with applicable laws and directives.
• Serve as primary contact for safe, 24/7 airfield readiness and incident response.
• Advise Government Air Operations Officer on airfield status and opening/closing decisions.
• Enforce compliance with DoD, FAA, NATOPS, UFC, ICAO and related standards.
• Lead airfield-related construction, repairs and operations for safety and security.
• Supervise Airfield Management Division staff in a multi-function base operations environment.
• Prepare documentation for contracting officials regarding personnel replacements.

Skills

Airfield management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or Engineering

Job description

Amentum seeks an Airfield Manager (AFM) to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role demands overseeing daily airfield operations, ensuring compliance with DoD/FAA/NATOPS/UFC/ICAO standards, and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a remote BIOT environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in airfield leadership, with readiness to obtain necessary clearances and work in austere conditions.