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For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct support to air crew as an integral part of the air traffic control system for planning and conducting a safe flight. To provide pilots pre-flight, enroute, and post-flight services similar to a Federal Aviation Service Station (FSS).
To coordinate and maintain liaison with the military, federal, international, and local agencies concerning flight planning, training, route utilization, flight movement messages, search/rescue operations, and base contingency/operational plans. To conduct airfield inspections/checks and ensure adherence to airfield standards. To serve as the representative for the Airfield Manager (AFM) during emergency response situations and during AFM's non-duty hours.
Prior experience serving as an Airfield/Airport Manager and/or Airfield Management Specialist in the U.S. military or at a civilian airport. Air Traffic Control experience also considered as a substitute for Airfield/Airport Management experience. Position Duties: Plans, organizes, directs, ad controls airfield activities in support of flying missions, ensuring that airfield management services provided comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
Inspects airfield daily for flying safety hazards to include material that they may cause Foreign Object Damage (FOD), violations of airfield clearance criteria to include lighting, markings, and pavement. Provides all necessary information required by pilots to safely complete their intended flight and assist them in making preflight decisions and calculations where required.
tiffany.opheikens.1@us.af.mil · 801-586-6858
This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $97087/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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