Airfield Safety Manager

About the role

V2X is hiring an Airfield Safety Manager in Balad, Iraq, who will act as Airfield Safety Officer for the airfield and all air transport services. The role develops and improves an Army airfield safety program, manages a regional airfield safety program and subcontracted aviation COCO and GOCO services, and reports their status to the Senior Management Team.

Key responsibilities

• Establish a regional airfield and heliport management program in line with AR-95-2 and Senior Airfield Authority procedures, including pre-accident plans, wildlife hazard management, flight-line driving training, FOD prevention, risk management, hazard tracking and log management.
• Conduct AAF/AHP inspections and checks, and evaluate work areas for airfield safety non-compliance, reporting findings with recommended corrective actions and tracking them to completion.
• Manage resources for training and awareness programs, and establish an effective airfield safety (driving/entry) training program.
• Communicate with senior management, area managers and regulators, prepare corporate reports, and keep airfield databases current and accurate.
• Supervise 2 airfield sites, subcontractor activities and multiple unmanned helipads.
• Follow all airfield safety regulations, keep the work area clean and orderly, and comply with fire and safety regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in airfield management or Air Traffic Control, or an associate degree with four years of experience; one year of related experience may substitute one year of education.
• Minimum four years' experience as an airfield safety manager, including two years in a large regional program development role and familiarity with DOD, Army, EPA and Federal regulations.
• Army CP-12 certification and a Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety or similar preferred.
• Secret clearance eligibility or ability to obtain one; military background and training are beneficial.
• Ability to work in extreme desert heat, dust and noise, and to handle medium physical work with PPE.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of computer operations: spreadsheets, databases, word processing and presentation software.
• Strong organizational and management skills and ability to work independently.