AFCAP V: UAE SWA Transient Aircraft Services: Site Manager (Secret Clearance)
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About the Role
KBR is seeking a Site Manager for the AFCAP V Program to oversee Transient Aircraft Services operations in the UAE. The role requires 10+ years of aviation operations experience, 5+ years managing flight line operations, and a SECRET clearance.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by enforcing strict adherence to flight line safety standards, FOD prevention programs, and tool control procedures
- Provide daily oversight of TAS operations including aircraft arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn around, and departure activities
- Lead, supervise, and mentor assigned flight line personnel
- Coordinate daily tasking and priorities; assign work, monitor execution, and resolve operational challenges
- Schedule personnel to maintain required 24/7/365 service levels
- Inspect and audit work to verify compliance with PWS requirements, Technical Orders, and airfield procedures
- Maintain effective coordination with Government stakeholders
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and records management
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance
- Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, or Transient Aircraft Services
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing multi site or regional flight line operations
- Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD aviation operations
- Proven leadership experience supervising teams in high tempo environments
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Program Summary
- KBR, through the AFCAP V Program, assists the U.S. Air Force by offering Southwest Asia Transient Aircraft Services (SWA TAS).
- These services facilitate essential aircraft arrivals and departures services for United States and Coalition Forces.
Job Summary
- The Site Manager is responsible for the day to day management, coordination, and performance of all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations at an assigned location within the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Roles And Responsibilities
- Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by enforcing strict adherence to flight line safety standards, FOD prevention programs, and tool control procedures at all times.
- Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements.
- Provide daily oversight of TAS operations, including aircraft arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn around, and departure activities.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor assigned flight line personnel.
- Establish and maintain a culture of accountability, discipline, safety, and customer focused service delivery.
- Coordinate daily tasking and priorities; assign work, monitor execution, and resolve operational challenges.
- Schedule personnel (shifts, rotations, coverage) to maintain required 24/7/365 service levels.
- Inspect and audit in process and completed work to verify compliance with PWS requirements, Technical Orders, and airfield procedures.
- Oversee execution of aircraft ground handling and servicing operations.
- Monitor performance trends, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain effective coordination with Government stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and records management.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance
- Ability to maintain operational continuity across rotations and work within Government led governance rhythms
- Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, or Transient Aircraft Services
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing multi site or regional flight line operations
- Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD aviation operations
- Proven leadership experience supervising teams in high tempo environments
Strong Knowledge Of
- Aircraft ground handling and servicing procedures
- Airfield operations and safety requirements
- Technical Orders and maintenance documentation processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience managing TAS operations at locations such as Prince Sultan Air Base, Al Udeid Air Base, Al Dhafra Air Base, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force TAS operations
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