Antarctic Airfield Manager
Job Summary
The Airfield Manager oversees daily airfield operations at McMurdo Station and South Pole airfields in Antarctica. This role involves coordinating with NSF, military, and various contractors to ensure safe airfield maintenance, compliance, and flight support. The position requires a 7-month deployment and a Public Trust security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily airfield operations
- Coordinate flight support and maintenance
- Ensure regulatory compliance and safety
- Supervise staff and training
- Liaison with NSF and military entities
Required Skills
- Aviation management expertise
- Knowledge of ICAO/FAA/USAF regulations
- Field operational leadership
- Navigational aid proficiency
- Safety program administration
Job Details
### Responsibilities:
- Acts as liaison with NSF, military, and other contractors regarding the construction, maintenance, and operation of airfield facilities.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for all on-continent Airfield Management activities at McMurdo and South Pole stations.
- Leads coordination for airfield flight support capability and services.
- Manages airfields in accordance with ASC, NSF, CRREL, and USAF Airfield Engineering requirements.
- Oversees airfield inspections, runway condition reports, and annual certification activities for Phoenix Airfield.
- Coordinates maintenance for airfield surfaces, Mobile Runway Support Facility (MRSF), and navigational aids (NAVAID).
- Reports status changes to senior NSF officials and military units (NYANG, NIWC).
- Maintains compliance with ICAO requirements, FAA/Air Force regulations, and safety protocols.
- Collects/interprets airfield data and provides technical continuity reports.
- Trains and orients subordinate employees on performance and safety standards.
- Implements and maintains a safe workplace program, administering driver safety training.
### Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (aviation management, airport operations, engineering, or business) and 8+ years of relevant experience; experience may substitute for degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of diversified experience in airfield operations and/or aviation management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-skilled workforce independently.
- Airfield Management training (military or civilian technical school).
- Valid U.S. state/territory vehicle operator license.
- US citizenship or permanent residence required.
- Ability to pass physical and dental examinations for Antarctic deployment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.