Antarctic Airfield Ops Lead – Deployment

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Airfield Manager to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The Airfield Manager will supervise daily airfield operations at McMurdo and South Pole.

Deployment to Antarctica is required for about seven months. A Public Trust clearance is required and a 4-month background check may occur. The anticipated salary range is $115,000–$125,000, with deployed pay adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, airport operations, engineering or business administration.
• Vehicle Operator License issued by a U.S. state, district, territory or other country.
• At least five years of diversified airfields operations or aviation management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a multi-skilled workforce on airfields.
• Airfield Management training, military or civilian.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with NSF, military, contractors on airfield construction, maintenance and operation.
• Lead on-continent Airfield Management activities for McMurdo and South Pole.
• Coordinate airfield flight support capability and services with NSF and area orgs.
• Oversee airfield inspections and runway status and NOTAM related duties.
• Ensure compliance with ASC, NSF, CRREL and USAF airfield regulations.

Skills

Vehicle Operator License

Airfield Operations

Leadership

Multi-skilled Workforce Management

Airfield Management Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in aviation management, airport operations, engineering or business administration

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Airfield Manager to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The Airfield Manager will supervise daily airfield operations at McMurdo and South Pole.

Deployment to Antarctica is required for about seven months. A Public Trust clearance is required and a 4-month background check may occur. The anticipated salary range is $115,000–$125,000, with deployed pay adjustments.