Airfield Operations Specialist; Title Job Blackstone area,Massachusetts USA,Transportation

Position: Airfield Operations Specialist (Title 5) (Permanent)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an Airfield Operations Specialist (Title
5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T7120000 and is part of the VA MTC, National Guard.

Responsibilities

Incumbent processes flight plans, conducting necessary research and/or queries in the coordination of scheduled flights. Conducts briefings to communicate information required by aviators, including status of navigational aids (NAVAIDs), Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), weather information, bird and wildlife conditions, alerts and advisories, airfield/runway conditions and closures, construction hazards, closed areas, and other pertinent known traffic and airfield conditions. Utilizes military flight data telecommunications system to receive and transmit flight information between worldwide U.S. military base operations, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), FSS and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Monitors radio navigational aids, maintains flight plan information for all aircraft movement, consisting of inbound, outbound, and local flights. Receives inbound information and forwards to air traffic control and other personnel, as necessary. Provides detailed assistance to student pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft in planning route of flight, preparation of flight plans/flight computations, and obtaining a clearance to fly in controlled airspace.

Recommends alternate routes or other flight plan changes, as required.

Assists the Airfield Operations Officer in the research and evaluation of airfield data, specific to airfield facilities, construction plans for the airfield, and changes/modifications—to airfield construction projects and/or priority adjustments. Compiles data and conducts analysis to facilitate and continually improve airfield operations, to include information and management channels, programs, and devices. Coordinates with community activities and tenant units to resolve conflicts or issues that surface.

Assists in the review of reports, airfield policies, aviation operations, alerting the Airfield Operations Officer to inconsistencies and potential airfield operational issues.

Participates in the scheduling of airfield activities with tenant and transient unit commands, requiring use of the airfield. Processes and approves/disapproves prior permission requirements (PPR), civil aircraft landing permits (CALPs), and Army aircraft landing authorization numbers (AALAN). As required, determines minimum liability insurance requirements and determines mission validity. Coordinates for Customs, Immigration, Homeland Security, and other inspections. Arranges appropriate priority for distinguished visitors (DV), passenger and crew transportation, and special security requirements for airfield arrivals and departures.

Coordinates aircraft parking, hangering, passenger pick-up and delivery, and after-hours passenger manifesting. Provides publications and navigational charts, regulations and blank forms for aircrew use. Posts and maintains flight information publications (FLIPs), used for flight planning purposes, and ensures that such publications are current. Utilizes automated systems to originate, transmit, file, and maintain NOTAMS, with respect to the operation of the facility;

maintains file of all other NOTAMS received and originated by other facilities. Posts special airfield notices in flight planning areas to ensure that aviators are aware of all local hazards. Maintains an adequate supply of flight plans, manifests, standard instrument departure forms, flight planning cards, etc. Maintains a daily log for dispatch section activities and prepares necessary reports. Coordinates with POL section for aircraft refueling.

Performs daily airfield inspections/checks for conditions, physical security and force protection to ensure a safe airfield environment. Conducts inspections of runways, taxiways, aprons for discrepancies, foreign object debris, runway safety/clear zone violations, runway incursions, flight line driving program compliance, runway surface conditions, security, bird/wildlife hazards,…


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