ANTARCTICA: Air Operations Packet Lead

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Air Operations Packet Lead to guide the transition and continuity of Antarctic aviation services, ensuring safe transport of personnel and cargo.

In this role, you will oversee intercontinental flight planning, load planning, aircraft dispatch, and coordination with military and commercial partners, delivering compliant and reliable air operations in challenging environments. The position demands strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a NACI background check.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Operations, Transportation, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of aviation operations, flight operations, dispatch, air mobility, or related aviation support functions.
• Experience with flight planning, scheduling, dispatch, load planning, or air operations coordination.
• Knowledge of aviation safety principles, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders in operational environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in complex, fast-paced, and mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of intercontinental and intracontinental flight planning and scheduling operations.
• Oversee the transition of load planning, aircraft dispatch, and air-operator coordination activities.
• Support the transition and operational assessment of helicopter operations.
• Document and manage interfaces with military and commercial aviation partners.
• Ensure aviation operations, procedures, and documentation are effectively transitioned and maintained.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight to support safe, efficient, and compliant aviation operations.

Skills

Aviation operations

Flight planning

Dispatch

Load planning

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

Job description

Title: ANTARCTICA: Air Operations Packet Lead

KBR delivers innovative solutions to a wide variety of Government and commercial customers across the globe. We are guided by our vision and values to bring together the best and brightest to deliver technology and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In doing so, we strive to create a better, safer and more sustainable world.

Program Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science. All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary

The Air Operations Transition Lead serves as the subject matter expert responsible for the transition, assessment, and operational continuity of aviation services supporting Antarctic operations. This role oversees the transition of intercontinental and intracontinental flight operations, load planning, aircraft dispatch, air-operator coordination, and helicopter operations that are critical to safely transporting personnel, cargo, and scientific resources across Antarctica.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of intercontinental and intracontinental flight planning and scheduling operations.
• Oversee the transition of load planning, aircraft dispatch, and air-operator coordination activities.
• Support the transition and operational assessment of helicopter operations.
• Document and manage interfaces with military and commercial aviation partners.
• Ensure aviation operations, procedures, and documentation are effectively transitioned and maintained.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight to support safe, efficient, and compliant aviation operations.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Operations, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation operations, flight operations, dispatch, air mobility, or related aviation support functions.
• Experience with flight planning, scheduling, dispatch, load planning, or air operations coordination.
• Knowledge of aviation safety principles, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders in operational environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in complex, fast-paced, and mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting military, remote, polar, expeditionary, or austere aviation operations.
• Knowledge of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aviation operations.
• Experience with airlift operations, cargo management, or aircraft load planning.
• Familiarity with aviation dispatch, flight-following, and airfield operations.
• Experience coordinating with military and commercial air operators.
• Relevant aviation certifications, flight operations training, or dispatcher credentials.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include:

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• or flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.