Airfield Operations Specialist (24/7 AOC Lead)

Kids for the Future; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue;

Dental and Vision insurance

TMRS retirement plan (Optional 4579(b)

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an Operations Specialist to support airfield operations, maintain the 24-hour AOC, and ensure security and compliance with NOTAMs, FAA inspections, and TSA requirements. This provisional, temporary appointment is under USERRA during military leave and does not confer permanent status.

The role involves monitoring EMS, air traffic communications, CCTV and access control, issuing IDs, coordinating with RGAAF, and handling fingerprints and STA processing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year progressively responsible related experience required; or
• Two year college education with aviation management major preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date-of-hire
• Employee must pass FBI background check by date-of-hire.
• Employee must pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment by date-of-hire.
• FAA dispatcher’s license or equivalent military aviation experience desirable.
• Must be able to work any shift or hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Residence within 30 minutes driving time from Killeen City

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Energy Management System (EMS), air traffic control tower and ground radio communications, fire enunciator panel, CCTV, Access Control System, alarms and respond as required
• Maintain Airport Access Control System to issue identification badges, audit files and access media
• Act as duty airport manager on shift basis
• Maintain security logs, emergency phone alert lists, emergency checklists and SOPs
• Coordinate with RGAAF Operations to publish NOTAMs and updates
• Conduct airside FAA Part 139 inspections and landside inspections
• Process fingerprints and TSA STA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two year college education with aviation management major preferred

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking an Operations Specialist to support airfield operations, maintain the 24-hour AOC, and ensure security and compliance with NOTAMs, FAA inspections, and TSA requirements. This provisional, temporary appointment is under USERRA during military leave and does not confer permanent status.

The role involves monitoring EMS, air traffic communications, CCTV and access control, issuing IDs, coordinating with RGAAF, and handling fingerprints and STA processing.