FLIGHT SERVICES MANAGER (Title 5)

U.S Air Force; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force is seeking a Flight Services Manager to coordinate essential airfield management tasks in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role involves supervising personnel, managing operations during airfield hours, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Candidates will need relevant experience and may require a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
• Experience with Federal, State, and municipal regulations.
• Knowledge of transportation systems for specific geographic areas.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates flight services and airfield management.
• Plans airfield management activities and construction projects.
• Develops and manages flight line driving programs.

Skills

Administrative methods

Understanding of regulations

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

General understanding of transportation regulation

1-year specialized experience in management

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT SERVICES MANAGER (Title 5), Position Description Number T5912200and is part of the AR ANG 188 OSS FT, National Guard.

**THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE**

**Candidate may be required to obtain Top Secret Clearance**
Duties

1.Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of personnel performing flight services/airfield management support duties. These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as Air Technician, AGR, Special Training or on other approved man-day orders. Performs the full scope of supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, participates in the interviews and selection of employees, schedules and approves leave, ensures indoctrination of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions, and resolves disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate coverage of airfield/flight services operations. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns.

2. Plans, organizes, and coordinates airfield management activities during and after airfield operating hours. Identifies need for and coordinates all airfield construction and repair projects for both major and minor airfield improvement projects. Acts as the unit liaison with host airport authority to analyze impact of construction on operational flying activities. Evaluates airfield management activities to ensure compliance with established Air Force and FAA policies and directives. Advises unit commander(s) and staff on all airfield management related matters. Develops and applies Letters of Agreement, Host Tenant Support Agreements, Inter-service Support Agreements, Operational Plans, support of deploying units, and other support agreements as necessary with local and non-local agencies to support routine base flying activities as well as to respond to aircraft incidents; in-flight emergencies; search, rescue, and recovery operations; evacuations; and similar disasters, whether on or off base. This includes directing base emergency response forces on the airfield. Plans and develops operating instructions and emergency action checklists to ensure timely response in the event of emergencies. Ensures installation and operational aspects of secondary crash network to assure immediate notification and response in the event of an emergency. Conducts airfield-related inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unsafe flying conditions. Reviews, formulates, and issues written instructions to clarify Air Force, MAJCOM, and NGB guidance, and develops special instructions for non-routine assignments.

3. Develops and manages base flight line driving program to include training, certification, and remedial action when required. Establishes procedures for controlling privately owned vehicles on the flight line. Directs the Operations Resource and Flight Management activities and oversees the custodial control and accountability for the AFORMS system. Analyzes and summarizes the reports from the data system to ensure maximum utilization of unit aircrew resources. Reviews operations resource management procedures and recommend changes to those procedures; inspects completed work; and evaluates employee performance.

4. Serves as the Operations Directorate's Resource Advisor (RA). Serves as primary point of contact for Responsibility Center Manager (RCM) and Comptroller personnel on all resource management matters affecting the unit. Develops initial budgetary requirements, programs available dollars, and identifies unfunded requirements. Monitors financial programs within Operations, consolidates initial requirements received from CCM, and validates unfunded requirements. Plans and anticipates allotment of workdays for the Operations Directorate and ensures that adequate O&M funds are available to support yearly deployments, exercises, and TDY.

5. Reviews flight schedules, flight plans, local aircraft clearances, statistical mission data, and NOTAM files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance with governing directives. Inspects publication files of air operations and aircraft flying directives for completeness and currency. Reviews Flight Information Publications (FLIP). Supervises the procurement and maintenance of a complete stock level of publications, charts, maps, forms, office supplies, stereo flight plans, and other supplies and equipment required in the operation of the Branch. Ensures required maintenance of the FAA flight planning (Dial Labs) telecommunications equipment and other equipment such as NOTAM and weather receivers.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance

Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Use the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupation Requirements (IORs) for positions in this series. In addition to the IORs, include experience, education, and/or training providing a good understanding of administrative methods for accomplishing the work of an organization. Experience working with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles. Experience in maintenance of inventories and cost computations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training performing, administering, or supervising technical and analytical work concerned with planning, development and execution of traffic policies and programs. Experience interpreting applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations concerning transportation and traffic procedures. Knowledge of transportation requirements and systems for specific geographic areas (International and Continental United States).