Performs operational and administrative duties as designated by the flight operations coordinator to facilitate an efficient and safe flow of both air and ground maneuvers.
Regularly monitor and inspect operational condition of runways, taxiways, navigational and meteorological aids.
Coordinate with the appropriate maintenance sections to ensure all facilities of the airfield remain in operational conditions.
Determine operational restrictions or hazards to flight and communication facilities and advise airfield management.
Identify flight safety issues including violations of airfield clearing criteria and hazards to arriving, departing, and parked aircraft; assess damage to airfield property; and monitor necessary actions to repair and reopen airfield facilities.
Coordinate with military, international, and local agencies concerning flight planning, training route utilization, flight movement messages, search/ rescue operations, and base contingency/operational plans.
Advise military and civilian agencies on closure of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons/spots, airfield repairs/construction, and availability of airfield lighting/navigational aid systems.
Coordinate with airfield management regarding emergency situations on the airfield.
Perform other duties as assigned by the flight operation coordinator or supervisor.

Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
Must satisfy and maintain all medical screening requirements to include COVID-19 vaccinations.
Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
Prefer at least two (2) years as an airfield operations specialist.
Anyone who has held the Flight Operations MOS in any branch of the military.
2 years’ experience in airfield operations performing those duties noted in the JD.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Graduate of a US military air traffic control school or FAA Academy.
Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Ability to pass Class IV Army flight physical.
Ability to work night and day shift in austere environment.
Some heavy lifting may be required.

Flight Operations Specialist – USN

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