Airfield Transport & Operations Coordinator

Akima, LLC; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is seeking an Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group Transportation Coordinator to support Fort Hood, TX. You will coordinate inbound/outbound airfield transport for personnel, cargo, and equipment, ensuring timely, safe movements in line with airfield procedures.

You will serve as liaison among airfield operations, ground transportation, cargo handlers, and mission planners; maintain movement documentation and real-time coordination; and

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in transportation coordination, airfield operations, logistics, or movement control.
• 2 years of experience in a mission-based or high-tempo environment (e.g., military airfield, commercial airport operations, transportation management).
• Strong understanding of airfield procedures, cargo handling standards, and passenger movement requirements.
• Ability to interpret transportation documentation and regulatory guidance.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and situational decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems, tracking tools, and operational reporting.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to pass Pre‑Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain/maintain a CAC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate inbound and outbound airfield transportation activities for personnel, cargo, and equipment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between airfield operations, ground transportation, cargo handlers, mission planners, and external agencies.
• Ensure all loading, unloading, and staging operations comply with safety regulations, airfield procedures, and cargo preparation standards.
• Maintain communication with flight crews and airfield control personnel regarding schedules, changes, and transportation requirements.
• Prepare, review, and validate transportation documentation, including passenger manifests, cargo lists, hazardous materials forms, and movement control paperwork.
• Monitor real-time movement operations, identify potential delays or issues, and coordinate corrective actions with internal and external partners.
• Assist with planning and executing deployment, redeployment, and rotational transportation missions.
• Ensure adherence to security, safety, and compliance guidelines; enforce standards for personnel movement and cargo handling.
• Maintain records, generate reports, and track key performance indicators related to airfield arrivals and departures.
• Provide guidance and support to team personnel, contractors, and unit representatives involved in airfield transportation activities.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Airfield operations

Logistics

Communication

Scheduling systems

Regulatory interpretation

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is seeking an Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group Transportation Coordinator to support Fort Hood, TX. You will coordinate inbound/outbound airfield transport for personnel, cargo, and equipment, ensuring timely, safe movements in line with airfield procedures.

You will serve as liaison among airfield operations, ground transportation, cargo handlers, and mission planners; maintain movement documentation and real-time coordination; and