About this role
Role Overview
- Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by setting the standard for flight line safety and enforcing strict adherence to all airfield safety practices, FOD prevention, and tool control procedures.
- Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements; provide oversight, documentation, and enforcement across all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations.
- Provide daily oversight of multi-site TAS operations, including aircraft arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn-around, and departure activities to ensure all PWS performance objectives are consistently met.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor all Site Managers and their respective flight line teams to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality aircraft servicing operations.
- Establish a culture of accountability, operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement across all locations within the AOR.
- Coordinate daily operational priorities across multiple sites; synchronize aircraft servicing requirements, staffing, and resource allocation to meet mission demands.
- Schedule personnel across all locations (shifts, rotations, coverage) to maintain required 24/7/365 service levels, including support to surge operations and short notice taskings.
- Inspect and audit flight line operations across all sites to verify compliance with PWS requirements, Technical Orders, and airfield procedures; initiate corrective actions as required.
- Oversee execution of aircraft ground handling and servicing operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with applicable directives and standards.
- Monitor performance trends across all locations; identify operational gaps, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to sustain mission readiness.
- Maintain effective coordination with Government stakeholders (COR, ACO, Airfield Management, Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), and other mission partners) to support aircraft flow and operational priorities.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, reporting, and records management across all TAS operations, including performance metrics, staffing reports, and operational deliverables.
- Manage and synchronize critical equipment, vehicles, and operational resources across multiple sites; coordinate logistical support and procurement as required.
- Produce and review required operational deliverables and reports (daily/weekly/monthly), ensuring consistency and accuracy across all locations.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple competing mission requirements across geographically dispersed sites while maintaining operational efficiency and mission focus.
- Drive standardization of processes, procedures, and best practices across all locations to ensure consistent execution of TAS operations.
- Perform additional duties and lead special projects as directed by the Project Manager to support mission success and contract performance.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain/ maintain a SECRET clearance
- Ability to maintain operational continuity across rotations and work within Government-led governance rhythms
- Minimum 12–15 years of experience in aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, or Transient Aircraft Services
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing multi-site or regional flight line operations
- Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD aviation operations
- Proven ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams in high-tempo environments
- Ability to work in a high-risk environment and manage staff in an austere/expeditionary setting.
- Proficiency with standard reporting and documentation practices, including use of Government-directed systems and data accuracy expectations.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Aircraft ground handling and servicing procedures
- Airfield operations and safety requirements
- Technical Orders and maintenance documentation processes
Benefits
- 401 K plan with company match
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- AD&D
- flexible spending account
- disability
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- professional training and development