AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT TRAINING MANAGER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

$46,020 - $109,673/Yr

Department of the Air Force - Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Edwards Air Force Base, CA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

In this position you will serve as the Airfield Management Training Manager, providing oversight of the training program which includes the development, implementation, supplemental, and overall oversight of the Airfield Management training program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage an Airfield Management training program to qualify personnel for position certification, skill-level advancement and ensure proficiency in support of peacetime flying operations/wartime readiness.
• Identify and forecast formal and supplemental training requirements.
• Represent Airfield Management with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Furnish pilots with a full range of services pertinent to pre-flight planning.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Airfield driver's license and SECRET security clearance required
• Must be able to pass a physical exam
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• The work may require irregular hours of work, rotating shifts and rest days, with periods of high stress
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled
• Must meet specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aviation Organization rules, and other applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives, as they pertain to airfield management, airfield criteria, air traffic control, and aircraft operations.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year, Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment, 13 sick days per year
• Retirement: Pension under Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), 401K with up to 5% agency matching
• Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages, Flexible Spending Account, Federal Long Term Care Insurance, Life & Disability Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Work Arrangements
• Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities, Career enhancement and promotion opportunities