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Airfield Management Specialist

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divh2Airfield Management Specialist/h2pThe Airfield Management (AM) Specialist will manage and coordinate airfield operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and the management of airfield resources for the Wisconsin Air National Guard (WIANG)./ppEssential Duties

Responsibilities:/pulliPlan, organize, and coordinate Airfield Management activities in accordance with Air Force regulations, manuals, instructions, plans and procedures./liliProvide a safe, efficient, and effective environment for aircraft operations and advise Deputy Airfield Manager on discrepancies noted./liliFurnish pilots with full range of necessary information pertinent to planning and completing their intended flight safely and assists them in making preflight decisions and calculations when required./liliReviews and evaluates proposed flight plans for technical accuracy and compliance with USAF, FAA, DOD and ICAO directives. Ensures flight plan information is in proper format prior to processing plans into the FAA flight planning Aeronautical Information System (AIS). Coordinates with control tower on all flight plan changes./liliOperates FAA flight planning communications equipment for input of flight plans, receiving arrival/departure messages, making queries concerning overdue aircraft and notifying the appropriate authorities./liliBe certified competent to drive on Volk Field airfield-controlled movement area and acquire AF Form 483./liliThrough the use of air-to-ground communications, communicates with pilots in flight with information regarding flight plans; advisories on local airfield conditions; messages and other data effecting safety of flight./liliMonitors primary crash phone system and activates and transmits emergency information on secondary crash circuits as required./liliBriefs aircrews on Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) procedures, airfield conditions and restrictions, status and limitations of navigational aids, restricted areas, radio frequency changes, airfield obstructions, and other information necessary to accomplish the flight safely./liliConduct airfield inspections and checks (to include Foreign Object Damage (FOD) checks, Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike hazard (BASH) checks, Runway Surface Condition and Runway Condition Readings determination) and other checks outlined in AFMAN 13-204V2. Document inspections and checks on AF Form 3616 and local inspection checklist./liliUpdate Airfield Status Board with current condition following airfield inspections and checks./liliMaintain account with Integrated Engineering Management System (IEMS) to coordinate work orders regarding discrepancies found during airfield inspections and airfield checks./liliCreate Parking Plans for exercises, visiting units, and real world events such as hurricane evacuation aircraft./liliCoordinates with explosive safety and other appropriate agencies on areas designated for parking, loading, and servicing of aircraft with hazardous cargo./liliInterprets higher headquarters policies and implements actions of the airfield management function within the Airfield Operations Section./liliDetermines appropriate action in implementing emergency, Quick Reaction Checklist (QRCs), and operations plans. Activates secondary crash phone network for aircraft accidents, and in-flight and ground emergencies. Initiates communications search for overdue and unreported military aircraft, and upon confirmation, implements search and rescue procedures. Coordinates response activities with air traffic control and crash and rescue agencies and supports local authorities./liliMaintain account with Digital Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) System. Issue, Track and Cancel NOTAMs as required. Brief aircrews on current NOTAMs as required prior to all flights./liliMaintain daily events log in accordance with AFMAN 13-204V2./liliMaintain Flight Information Publications account for accuracy, submit changes as needed./liliUtilize the Management Internal Control Tool (MICT) to ensure it is inspection ready./liliEstablishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for airfield management and flight services activities, ensuring that flying mission and/or flight safety is not compromised./liliDisseminates severe weather warnings, watches, and advisories as required to base agencies./liliDuring the absence of supervisory personnel, has full responsibility for the Volk Field Airfield Management section when assigned those responsibilities by the supervisor. Performs under a variety of situations involving routine, accelerated and emergency flying operations that requires making independent decisions in reacting to the situation at hand./liliReview and continuously improve Airfield Inspection and Checks Operating Instruction logs./liliReview and continuously improve Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC) outline in AFMAN 13-204V2./liliReview and continuously improve the Airfield Driving Instruction directive./liliReview and continuously improve Airfield Management Training Instruction directive./liliReview and continuously improve procedures to maintain the Flight Planning Room./li/ulpRequired Education, Experience, and Skills (relevant experience may be substituted for any of the following with Managers approval):/pulli(Airfield Management/Operations Specialist) with 1 - 3 years experience./li/ulpSkills, Knowledge and Abilities:/pulliCapable of collaborating with Senior Leaders./liliSkills in monitoring program progress against execution of plans, metrics and desired outcomes, assessing and identifying capability gaps and opportunities for improvement to enable a culture of high performance, and managing multiple complex programs in a fast-paced environment with many partners and stakeholders./liliAbility to work as part of a team with strong interpersonal skills./liliStrong command of Microsoft Office and ability to produce deliverables that carry a stamp of excellence./liliAble to understand, adhere to and enforce corporate values, policies, procedures, and standards./liliGood interpersonal and communication skills./liliGood business writing and oral communication skills./liliFluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension)./liliBetter-than-average skill in current versions of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)./liliCapable of passing background investigation and periodic drug testing./li/ulpAdditional Qualifying Factors:/pulliMust be legally authorized to work in the United States (proof of eligibility will be required upon offer of employment)./liliPossess a valid drivers license (any state), ability to operate a motor vehicle, able to provide clean driving record and current vehicle insurance coverage./liliEligible for access onto military installations following background and security checks./liliFlexibility with work schedule is mandatory because it impacts the ability to support and serve military./li/ulpWorking Environment:/pulliAdministrative office setting./liliAn uncommon tour of duty may be required during large exercises during evening and weekends./liliThe noise level in the work environment is usually low, but moderate to high on flightline during active flightline operations./li/ulpPhysical Demands (including but not limited to the following):/pulliLong periods of sitting at desk, minor physical stamina required./liliNormal periods of standing and walking./liliAbility to reach with hands and arms./liliLift 25 lbs./liliSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus./li/ul/div