Airfield Operations Shift Lead

Cayuse Holdings; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,705 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking an Airfield Management Shift Lead to oversee airfield operations during assigned duty periods, ensuring a safe, compliant, and mission-ready airfield. You will act as the on-scene representative for Airfield Management during normal operations, emergencies, and after hours.

Key duties include inspecting runways and lighting, processing NOTAMs, coordinating flight plans, briefing incoming personnel, and maintaining logs and equipment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• High attention to detail with initiative and ownership.
• Proactive, adaptable, and flexible in changing priorities.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under stress.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily airfield inspections and checks to ensure safe runway, taxiway, and lighting conditions.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness and control of Airfield Management during shifts.
• Conduct and document shift-change briefings for incoming personnel.
• Process flight plans, verify accuracy, and manage flight data entries and NOTAMs.
• Coordinate NOTAMs and Runway Surface Condition readings per Air Force/FAA requirements.
• Provide airfield condition briefings and coordinate aircrew transportation when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cayuse Holdings is seeking an Airfield Management Shift Lead to oversee airfield operations during assigned duty periods, ensuring a safe, compliant, and mission-ready airfield. You will act as the on-scene representative for Airfield Management during normal operations, emergencies, and after hours.

Key duties include inspecting runways and lighting, processing NOTAMs, coordinating flight plans, briefing incoming personnel, and maintaining logs and equipment.